Grandfather Finally Reunites With Brother 58 Years After Being Taken From His Mother As A Baby On A Train

A man from the U.K. has finally been reunited with his older brother after nearly six decades apart, following the heartbreaking moment when he was taken from his mother’s arms by his father as a baby while at a train station.

Peter Macdonald, now 58 and working as a house painter in Lancashire, shared his story on the U.K. program Long Lost Family, as reported in a press release obtained by PEOPLE. He explained that after his mother separated from his father when he was just an infant, he grew up in foster care and never saw his mother or brother again.

According to Peter, his mother had taken both him and his older brother Trevor to the station in Preston, preparing to board a train. But just as the train was about to leave, his father appeared suddenly, reached through the carriage window, and pulled Peter from her arms. Trevor, who was only two years old at the time, was standing behind their mother and was out of reach, leaving him behind as the train pulled away.

Trevor Schwartz and his brother Peter Macdonald. Wall to Wall

The train then departed, marking the beginning of a separation that would last a lifetime. Peter never saw his mother or Trevor again, even though he began searching for his lost brother as soon as he learned of his existence.

At the time of the abduction, Peter was just 10 weeks old while Trevor was a toddler. The shocking event unfolded at Preston Railway Station, according to the Daily Mirror. Peter’s father had tried to grab both boys but only managed to take Peter.

Peter later learned about Trevor when he was seven years old. His wife Julie, who passed away three years ago, often supported him in his search. From that moment of discovery, he never stopped hoping to find his brother.

"Trevor's been on my mind for over 50 years," Peter, who is now a grandfather with two daughters and four grandchildren, shared with the newspaper.

The research team from the show eventually tracked down Trevor and revealed that their mother had sadly passed away in 2008. According to the press release, Trevor shared his side of the story when he met host Nicky Campbell in London. He remembered his mother’s final wishes clearly, saying, "When she got very ill, she started to talk a lot more, open up a lot more; she did say to me: ‘Find him, Look for him.'"

'Long Lost Family' host Davina McCall and Peter Macdonald. Wall to Wall

Trevor also explained, "I'm doing this for him, and for myself and for [mom], yeah. I think she'd be proud of me doing that. Can't wait. I really can't wait now."

Now 61 and working as a carpenter, Trevor reflected on the challenges of their childhood, recalling that their mother "was a very strict person" and "money was tight, it was hard,", as noted by the Daily Mirror.

He went on to explain, "I knew about my brother. I've known about him since I was about nine or ten. My mother didn't speak about him a great deal but when she did speak about him she often wondered how he was. [Mom] thought ‘Leave him where he is, he's probably better off there,'"

"It's like something you see in a film," Trevor said, recalling the moment their father had snatched Peter but couldn’t reach him.

When Peter was told by the Long Lost Family team that his brother had been found, he broke down in tears before heading to London for the long-awaited reunion. The meeting took place on what would have been their late mother’s birthday, adding another layer of emotion to the moment.

During the program, Peter was shown old photographs of their mother. He was deeply moved by how much she resembled his own daughters. He then expressed his feelings by saying, "Two brothers together at last. There is an automatic connection."

'Long Lost Family' host Nicky Campbell and Trevor Schwartz. Wall to Wall

Peter has made it clear that this reunion won’t be the last time they see each other. After introducing Trevor to his daughter and granddaughter, he emphasized his commitment to keeping their bond strong.

"I'm going to be coming up or down to see him as often as I can," Peter promised, determined to make up for the decades they lost.