By 1885, with the building of the Clermont branch, a small repair shop and a new coal stage had also been built.

The station building was refurbished in February 1986, with the former refreshment rooms being used as offices and the platform shade being shortened by 1 metre (3 ft 3 in).

Flanking pavilions are also distinctive elements having window shades and pedimented treatment with louvred lunettes, repeating the motif established by the central portico.

The recent interior fit-outs are generally unsympathetic although it is understood the original ceilings are in situ.

The westernmost of the 3 is elevated with pyramidal roof, peripheral verandah and is relatively devoid of ornamentation.

[1] Emerald Railway Station Complex was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992 having satisfied the following criteria.

[1] The Emerald station building group with weighbridge and houses expresses through its architecture and close association with the main street and war memorial (recently removed), the importance of the railway to the township in 1900 and thereafter.

Its design is attributed to Henrik Hansen and it represents a high point in his career with the Chief Engineers branch as "draftsman deputed to plans for building construction".

The building is of distinctive design although forming one of a small group and represents its culmination given the existence of pavilions at either end.

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