Well, this is my most favourite station! I first remember visiting it in about 1985/6, still in its older form, but still at that time a hive of activity with freight, passenger, parcels trains aswell as other stock movements; there was also extensive carriage sidings at Red Bank just East of the station which used to house all the parcel vans, multiple units & carriage stock to operate Victoria's rail services. It also has a varied and fascinating history and for many years neighboured by Manchester Exchange, with whom it shared the longest platform in Europe - or probably the world! Recent times haven't been kind to it, but hopefully a recent change in attitudes will once again see it back where it belongs. Enjoy the links below for your persual!
Victoria - a Brief History
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_Victoria
Victoria - 1980's/90's pics
http://www.variousstuff.co.uk/rail_menu_stations.htm