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References
- ↑ "A Portrait of Rhymney, Vol 4" by Marion Evans
- Butt, R. V. J. (October 1995). The Directory of Railway Stations: details every public and private passenger station, halt, platform and stopping place, past and present (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
- Station on navigable O.S. map
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhymney Lower & Pontlottyn Line and station closed | Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil Junction Railway Rumney Railway | McLaren Colliery Halt Line and station closed |
Coordinates: 51°44′26.2″N3°15′32.4″W / 51.740611°N 3.259000°W
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