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- ↑ Harrigan, Leo J. (1962). Victorian Railways to '62. Melbourne: Victorian Railways Public Relations and Betterment Board. p. 287.
- ↑ "Bittern to Red Hill, construction drawing No 5". Victorian Railways. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
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