Hi everyone!
Here is a short video edit that my brother Keiji and I recently made using my footage of Sierra Railway No. 3 during Dynamo Productions‘ “Return of the Movie Train” photo charter set to Elmer Bernstein’s rendition of the original The Wild Wild West TV series theme as heard in the 1999 film adaptation. This video was a lot of fun to produce and publish.
I hope you enjoy it!
Hello everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. Things have been busy for me lately. I have been making steady progress on my art book project both at home and at Claraty Arts, as well as interning at the Community Arts & Empowerment in Watsonville, CA.
Rest assured, once I complete all the illustrations, I will provide an update on the state of my book project.
On Sunday, April 19th, Keiji and I attended this year’s Sierra Seminar hosted by the Tuolumne Historical Railroad Association Inc. (THRA), held at the Black Oak Casino Resort in Tuolumne, CA. This year’s presenters included Chris Hart of the Sierra Railroad, Kyle Wyatt (retired curator for the California State Railroad Museum), Stan McInturf of Daylight Productions, Jeff Gibeling (Chairman of the California State Railroad Museum Foundation Board of Directors), Hunter Lohse, and Mike Ninneman.
Well, this completes two major steam locomotive sightings, starting with Sierra Railway No. 3 at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park on March 29th, and the Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 yesterday at Roseville, CA on April 11th! Coming up next Sunday is the 2026 Sierra Railway Seminar at the Black Oak Casino Resort!
On Sunday, March 29th, 2026, my brother Keiji and I participated in Dynamo Productions‘ one-of-a-kind photo charter featuring Sierra Railway No. 3 in its famous movie/television appearance (which consists of a balloon smokestack, box headlight, and wood load on the tender). The Movie Star Locomotive was paired up with Central Pacific Railroad Coach No. 2 and Sierra Railway Shorty Coach No. 6.
I want to thank Hunter Lohse, Dynamo Productions, and all the staff and volunteers at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park for making this experience memorable.
HAPPY NEW YEAR from Ken’s One Track Mind!
Over 10 years ago, I made a painting of my MTH models of the Western & Atlantic “General” and the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Torpedo running around a Christmas Tree with presents underneath it and ceramic buildings seen in the background. I still run them under our Tree every other Holiday Season and I brought them out again this year which reminded me of this painting.
So from my family to yours, Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Ken’s One Track Mind!
Hi everyone, this year has been quite a productive one. In May of this year, I attended the Tuolumne Historical Railroad Association’s (THRA for short) annual Sierra Railway Seminar (held at the Black Oak Casino Resort in Tuolumne, CA). Later in July, I witnessed the grand return of Sierra Railway No. 3 at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, following the completion of its federally-mandated 1,472-day inspection that began in 2023. Two months later, we returned to Railtown to ride the THRA-sponsored Preservation Sunset Limited, a special evening excursion train hauled by No. 3. With 2025 drawing to a close, I am looking forward to more railroading adventures in the New Year including attending Dynamo Productions‘ upcoming photographers’ special starring the Movie Star Locomotive itself!
Happy Holidays from Ken’s One Track Mind! With this year’s Holiday video card now complete and with Christmas quickly approaching, here’s to a Happy and Festive Holiday Season!
It’s been a while since I last posted. Here is the front cover for an ongoing art project. I hope to publish this book soon.
Ken’s two original railroad artworks and prints, as well as other local artists’ railroad artworks, will be presented and for sale at the “All Aboard” art show at Studio Judy G. in Watsonville.
Please come and enjoy!
Ken will have a booth at the Helper’s Meet the Artists Event at the Saratoga Rotary Art Show this weekend. Please come and see him if you are available!
Well, 2024 has just begun and I will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Ken’s One Track Mind since I first launched it in 2014.
From my family to yours, Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Ken’s One Track Mind!
Come shop for art, crafts, and farm-to-bottle gifts produced by people living with intellectual /developmental disabilities. Ken will sell his prints, art cards, and magnets.
Common Roots Farm, Santa Cruz, CA
On April 23, Keiji and I attended this year’s Sierra Seminar hosted by the newly-formed Tuolumne Historical Railroad Society (THRA) at the Tuolumne County Senior Center. This year, there were presentations that covered not only current and historical facts but also preservation efforts regarding the Sierra Railway. Perhaps the best update from the Seminar was the revelation that Sierra No. 3 will return to service soon (following its 1472-day inspection)!
For more information on future Sierra Seminars, please visit the official THRA website here: https://tuolumnerailroad.org/
From October 18-24, my family and I flew to Pennsylvania to participate in the American Society of Railway Artists (ASRA)’ “Artists-in-Residence” event at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. At the museum, we met and got to know people like the museum’s director, Patrick Morrison, the ASRA’s director, James Porterfield, and fellow guest artist Gilbert Bennett. I cannot thank everyone involved with this special occasion enough, for it was an honor to participate. I hope to see you all again in the future!
