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- ↑ Quick, M. E. (2002). Railway passenger stations in England, Scotland and Wales – a chronology. Richmond: Railway and Canal Historical Society. p. 262. OCLC 931112387.
- ↑ Subterranea Britannica: Lemsford Road Halt
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nast Hyde Halt | London and North Eastern Railway Hatfield and St Albans Railway | Hatfield |
Coordinates: 51°45′54″N0°13′53″W / 51.7649°N 0.2315°W
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