I have passed through Vic at 0500hrs in the morning with the Humber Oil to Ellesmere Gas Tanks.
We had this job from 1995 to 2002.
We also did the papers from Vic.
The mess room was a shambles and the place was falling apart.
In the Mid 1980's the mess room was refurbished, which made it a bit better.
We also parked the engine for the Stalybridge Tanks in front the Manchester East Signal Box.
My worst fear was running away with a train down from Miles Platting.
Have a look at this for nostalga.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uGz0...feature=fvwrel