I decided to make the rather rare, classic nostalgic TYCO HO Piggyback Loading & Unloading Set #933 into a diorama. Hopefully this will bring back memories those of us who had one (or wish we did) when we were kids way back in the 1970s-90s and saw TYCO Toys on TV and in stores.
This vintage operating accessory was designed in 1978. This electronic set allows hobbyists to automatically load and unload semi-trailers onto train flatcars using a remote-controlled forklift system.
I painted the platform, added signage and a fork lift operator figure enjoying a cold beverage. The precisely printed logos, labels and signs include a lighted RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENT billboard and NEW YORK CENTRAL logos with WEIGH SCALE STATION signage, plus prototypical platform labeling. The model measures approximately 9x6 inches.
The Road Bridge is the TYCO HO 17 Piece Bridge & Trestle Set T909S. The Rail Bridge is custom-built with railings. A stop sign and a BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER sign has been added as an Easter Tribute to the Simon & Garfunkel song.
I tried to upload a photo but got this error message: Active Server Pages error 'ASP 0113' Script timed out /tyco/forum/uploadengine.asp The maximum amount of time for a script to execute was exceeded. You can change this limit by specifying a new value for the property Server.ScriptTimeout or by changing the value in the IIS administration tools.
You can see my mini-movie and more photos on my eBay listing here:
Uncle Billy (Uncle of George Bailey from the movie It's a Wonderful Life starring Jimmy Stewart) "Don't drive on the railroad tracks... I'm betting that oncoming train is going to swerve first!" -Phil Connors, from the movie Groundhog Day
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Posted - November 14 2026 : 09:49:34 AM
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