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References
- ↑ Chapman, Colin (1984). The Cowbridge Railway. Poole: Oxford Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0-86093-284-0.
- ↑ "Ystradowen Village - Village History". Ystradowen village website. Archived from the original on 9 October 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanharry | Taff Vale Railway Llantrisant-Aberthaw | Trerhyngyll and Maendy Halt |