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References
- 1 2 3 4 Cooke, David (1984). Railmotors and XPTs. Australian Railway Historical Society NSW Division. ISBN 0-909650-23-3.
- ↑ "Illawarra Loco-Hauled Cars" Railway Digest July 1986 page 214
- ↑ "South Coast timetable" Railway Digest April 1991 page 114
- ↑ Railway Digest March 1994 page 47
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