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Aug. 08, 1963 - Million Pound Train Robbery; A gang of 30 armed, masked men held up the Royal M~~~ train at Cheddington, Bucks, by means of a false ~~ yesterday, overpowered the crew, uncoupled the die~~ engine and two coaches, drove them down the line to bridge where a lorry was waiting and stole the ma~~. Although it will be some days before the value of haul is known, it is thought that it may be as high ~2,000,000, as the train was carrying large parcels old banknotes going to the Bank of England to be destroyed, also diamonds going to Hatton Garden. Photo Shows An aerial view showing where the train was stopped. The section of the train that was stolen can be seen standing in Cheddington Station. (Credit Image: © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com)