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References
- ↑ Butt, R.V.J. (1995). The Directory of Railway Stations. Yeovil: Patrick Stephens Ltd. pp. 109, 124. ISBN 1-85260-508-1. R508.
- ↑ Marshall, John (1970). The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, volume 2. Newton Abbot: David & Charles. pp. 140, 142, 256. ISBN 0-7153-4906-6.
- ↑ Butt 1995 , p. 109
