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References
- ↑ Quick, M E (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales - a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 95. OCLC 931112387.
- ↑ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. p. 180. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
- ↑ "Kirkburton Branch". Lost Railways West Yorkshire. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
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| Kirkheaton Line and station closed | London and North Western Railway Kirkburton Branch | Kirkburton Line and station closed |
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