4. The Great Train Robberies
Dramatic train robberies defined the outlaw era, with Pinkerton agents striving to thwart or solve these audacious crimes. The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid stands out as a legendary showdown, highlighting the intense cat-and-mouse pursuit between lawmen and outlaws. As PBS explores, these high-profile heists pushed law enforcement to their limits and fueled the mystique of America’s Wild West.
