Great Train Robbery Confidential

The book, 'Great Train Robbery Confidential' is now available in High Street bookshops and online.
This is the feedback from those who read the draft-

• ‘Several new, significant and interesting steps towards the truth.’ - Jackie Malton, former Met. DCI and true inspiration for 'Prime Suspect,’ writer and broadcaster.
• …the book really does shed new light on the Great Train Robbery, as well as to correct an injustice perpetuated against an innocent man. Even though this crime occurred over 50 years ago, it displays the motivation, greed and destructiveness of criminality which is just as relevant today as it was in the swinging sixties. This book is a compelling read! – Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate.
• Graham Satchwell’s ability as a senior detective of impeccable integrity has been put to excellent use in producing a book that offers new perspectives on the planning and execution of the Great Train Robbery, with out pulling any punches. – David Hatcher, former chief superintendent and face of TV’s ‘Crimewatch’ for over 10 years.

I did truly extensive research for this book and had a great deal of important help from members of this forum and railway pensioners. It is the first book on the subject by a railway detective. If you think you know about the Great Train Robbery, then read this book, and be prepared to change your views on long held beliefs.

Kindle says not due out until 4th October. Pre ordered anyway. Should be a good read going by your last book.

Thanks Morayshire, I hope you enjoy it (I think you will).

g.satchwell said:

Thanks Morayshire, I hope you enjoy it (I think you will).

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Don't know about Morayshire, but over in Cromartyshire I certainly did enjoy it, albeit briefly.... delivered on Saturday afternoon, just finished! I had ordered it from Amazon when you mentioned it on another thread.

Well recommended, well written, well edited, an easy read.

I confess to especially appreciating the second paragraph of Mary Wisbey's introductory piece, describing BTP HQ in Tavistock Place, Bloomsbury. "....nothing like a police station. It felt like an old hospital." I know why - it was an old dairy!

GZ

Gonzoiku said:

Don't know about Morayshire, but over in Cromartyshire I certainly did enjoy it, albeit briefly.... delivered on Saturday afternoon, just finished! I had ordered it from Amazon when you mentioned it on another thread.

Well recommended, well written, well edited, an easy read.

I confess to especially appreciating the second paragraph of Mary Wisbey's introductory piece, describing BTP HQ in Tavistock Place, Bloomsbury. "....nothing like a police station. It felt like an old hospital." I know why - it was an old dairy!

GZ

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Hi GZ, Very glad to hear you enjoyed the book. I guess you must have if you read it in a single day! Can I ask you please do an Amazon review for me? I'm sure it helps with marketing.

Just received my copy today, haven't had chance to read it properly yet but a quick flick through appears to be very interesting. Thank you.

Hi Eversey, thank you for letting me know, do let me know what you think of it.

I obtained a copy via Kindle. Very interesting - and opens up all sorts of possibilities. Corrupt coppers and dodgy BR & PO staff sadly comes as no surprise either. Always nice to read something new about historical events, especially from someone with an inside view, as it were.

g.satchwell said:

Thanks Morayshire, I hope you enjoy it (I think you will).

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markindurham said:

I obtained a copy via Kindle. Very interesting - and opens up all sorts of possibilities. Corrupt coppers and dodgy BR & PO staff sadly comes as no surprise either. Always nice to read something new about historical events, especially from someone with an inside view, as it were.

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I'm glad you enjoyed the read Mark and thank you for the feedback.

Just bought my copy on Kindle today - I cant wait to read it !
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I have read the book and its excellent and well worth buying & reading.
I look forward to your next book !

g.satchwell said:

...and had a great deal of important help from members of this forum ...

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That's really great to hear; glad to hear this forum was helpful

AntoniC said:

Just bought my copy on Kindle today - I cant wait to read it !
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I have read the book and its excellent and well worth buying & reading.
I look forward to your next book !

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Thanks AntoniC, do let me know what you think of it. My next book is about 50% written.

Hi Graham - I was due to attend your talk on 19th November through the Funzing organisation but disappointed that it has been cancelled. Are you likely to be scheduling any other talks either through Funzing or elsewhere?

BingBong50 said:

Hi Graham - I was due to attend your talk on 19th November through the Funzing organisation but disappointed that it has been cancelled. Are you likely to be scheduling any other talks either through Funzing or elsewhere?

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Hi Bing Bong. I haven't fixed any further dates yet, but I will certainly keep you posted on this forum. Thank you for showing an interest, people seem to like the book.

Thanks Graham - Have ordered the book today from Amazon.

Well I hope you enjoy it. Please let me know, the feedback is always important.

Great Train Robbery Confidential

As you can imagine, I’m very pleased to be able to say that the very prestigious
CRIME WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION has listed my latest book to be considered for
THE GOLD DAGGER NON-FICTION AWARD 2019-2020.

The reviews on Amazon and elsewhere have been great. A BIG thank you to those of you who wrote them or otherwise helped me during my research.


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I’ve just finished reading the book and, wow !

To be honest I’d always questioned how a train is stopped for so long on such a busy Mainline and no one aka the signallers realise or raise the alarm.

Is it true Driver Mills swapped his turn that night so he was on the train ?
Could the guard have also been in on the job?
Was the Leighton Buzzard Signalman allow during the job, or was be accompanied by someone to make sure he played ball?

Im sure even suggesting the driver was in the slightest bit involved will cause huge ruptions in the industry where he’s held as a hero.

All in all very interesting indeed.

Hi Tom, Thank you for reading the book.
Yes, you've raised some key issues that others have avoided since 1963.

I think Signalman Wyn De Bank should certainly have faced serious questioning from the police. But he did not.
The guard's behaviour was strange, but he was not interrogated either.

Of course the former might have been truly stupid, and the latter might have been in a state of panic.
We cannot be sure.

As for the loco crew. Well, they have been treated as good men and heroes ever since. We would have to be certain of
our ground to accuse them. All we have is open questions that should have been resolved well over 50 years ago
.
'Did Driver Mills swap his shift?' I only know that someone told me that he did. In legal terms that is 'hearsay' evidence
and inadmissible in court. But once again, as a result of lack of rigour in 1963, questions remain about what might actually
have taken place. You have read the circumstantial evidence that I have offered in the book.

These fundamental questions (and others in the book) should have been exposed and examined when key witnesses
were still alive.

Of course there might well be RETIRED RAILWAY STAFF who were about at the time of the robbery who have key knowledge
and have not yet come forward. I would love to hear from them. The truth is still important.

The Leighton Buzzard signalman (Wyn De Bank) was on his own that night.

My book, 'Great Train Robbery Confidential' has been nominated for the prestigious 'Gold Dagger award.' If you liked the book
it would be great if you could tell your friends and perhaps do an Amazon book review?

Thank you again, Tom.