 In 1958, he added the Antique Auto Ride, designed and built by Arrow Development (later renamed Tijuana Taxi), and in 1959, he began to operate one of his small trains around Knott's Lagoon.The major innovation occurred with the Calico Mine Train ride in 1960.This ride was the first authentic "dark" amusement ride, and it has been emulated by amusement parks ever since.