A train was held up 6 miles to the north of Bangor, between Rosmead and Sherborne. It was a goods train of thirty coaches and sixty men of the Prince Alfred's Guards were travelling in it on their way back from the front, while there were about 40 passengers, women and children. The enemy numbered 200. The soldiers defended themselves until their small amount of ammunition was exhausted, when all were made prisoner, but they were subsequently released. No passengers were hurt, but among the troops an officer and three men and a native were wounded, more burnt. After the train was brought to a standstill firing was maintained for at least 10 minutes. The carriages were looted and then burnt. Our photograph is by a British officer.
The Graphic 30 March 1901