Normanby opened on August 3, 1882, as an original station on the line between Roma Street, Mayne and Sandgate.
A direct line was opened to Central on August 18, 1889, then to Mayne on November 1, 1890.
The service between Exhibition and Mayne was withdrawn in 1900 although the track remained in place.
Passenger and goods services continued between Roma Street, Normanby, and Exhibition.
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