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- 1 2 Butt, R. V. J. (October 1995). The Directory of Railway Stations: details every public and private passenger station, halt, platform and stopping place, past and present (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
- ↑ Great Eastern Society Rail Journal No 132 The Suffolk Venturer Railtour by J S Gilks October 2007
- 1 2 Great Eastern Society Rail Journal No 84 Yaxley Halt by Peter Paye October 1995
