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- ↑ Turner, Jim (1997). Australian Steam Locomotives 1896-1958. Kenthurst: Kangaroo Press. p. 7. ISBN 086417778X.
- 1 2 Oberg, Leon (1984). Locomotives of Australia 1850s-1980s. Frenchs Forestl: Reed Books. p. 63. ISBN 0-7301-0005-7.
- ↑ Steam Locomotives of the Tasmanian Government Railways and its Constituents Australian Railway History issue 917 March 2014 page 19
- ↑ Railway of the Zeehan District Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin issue 313 November 1963 page 166