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- ↑ Lester, David (2017). "The Train Represents Humanity". Railroad Heritage Magazine (48): 12–21.
- ↑ Rose, Joshua (September 2014). "Adam Normandin: Yard". American Art Collector (107): 114–115.
- ↑ Lester, David (2017). "The Train Represents Humanity". Railroad Heritage Magazine (48): 12–21.
- ↑ McKenzie, Richard (2013). Seven Bridges Collection Vol. 2. Greenwich, CT: Seven Bridges Foundation.