[6] It was connected to the Mullewa – Meekatharra railway at Mount Magnet.

[7] Prior to[8] and after construction, there were suggestions of connecting to the railway line at Leonora, approximately 100 miles (160 km) south east of Sandstone.

[9] Such a connection would have created a loop line linking the Northern Railway[which?]

[10][11][12][13] Post-Second World War austerity issues were given as part of reason for closing in 1948 due to shortage of 45-pound (20 kg) rails for the required repairs to remain open.

[14] The Sandstone railway goods shed built in 1910 was considered to be of heritage significance, having survived long after closing of the line.