Quick Summary
Josh sets out to locate the legend and hidden treasure of the Reno Gang, the notorious outlaws who once amassed a vast fortune. Their criminal spree ended when a vigilante mob intervened, delivering violent justice and ending the gang’s reign of theft.
About This Program ✦
America’s First Train Robbers is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the documentary‑style genre, focusing on historical criminal activity in the United States. The show follows a modern investigator as he retraces the steps of early train‑robbers, offering viewers a glimpse into a little‑known slice of American history. In this episode, the host Josh sets out to locate the legend surrounding the Reno Gang, a notorious group of outlaws credited with daring thefts. His mission centres on uncovering any remaining treasure linked to the gang, piecing together clues that have survived for more than a century. The Reno Gang built a reputation by stealing a considerable fortune through a series of daring heists. Their criminal exploits amassed a sizable loot, which has since become the focus of countless rumours and speculation. Josh follows the trail of these stolen riches, attempting to separate fact from folklore as he investigates the gang’s original hauls. Eventually, the gang’s violent activities provoked a swift and brutal response from a vigilante mob. This group took the law into its own hands, delivering a harsh form of justice that ended the Reno Gang’s reign of terror. Josh’s investigation also sheds light on how this extrajudicial retribution shaped the legacy of the outlaws.
Expedition Unknown broadcasts on Discovery Channel +1 at 12:00am, Thursday, 12 February 2026. (Subtitles)




