Proving once and for all that Cedar Fair is not run by the Knoebels, Knott's Berry Farm is preparing to auction some of its warehoused memorabilia this March.

The collection includes animatronics that have been retired from rides, Walter Knott's Ford Model T, Knott's Scary Farm props, and (most notably) the Jennie K locomotive.which formerly operated at Cedar Point.

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/knott-740497-park-auction.html

On 1/8/2017 at 9:58 AM, malem said:

Proving once and for all that Cedar Fair is not run by the Knoebels,

Huh? Is this a typo or am I missing something?

Knoebels is owned by the Knoebel family. Or maybe it's "Knoebels family"? I'm not really sure. Either way, people with a last name that's very similar to the park's name are who own the park.

Yes, I know that. But this thread is about Cedar Fair and Knott's Berry Farm, not Knoebels.

^ Knoebels (owned by the Knoebel family) is known for holding on to a lot of its historical memorabilia.

Knott's is getting ready to do the opposite; hopefully items go to collectors or parks who will take care of them.

Okay anyone down for bidding on the Jennie K with me?

6 hours ago, malem said:

^ Knoebels (owned by the Knoebel family) is known for holding on to a lot of its historical memorabilia.

Knott's is getting ready to do the opposite; hopefully items go to collectors or parks who will take care of them.

Ah. I wasn't aware of that detail about Knoebels. Thank you for enlightening me.

19 hours ago, SonofBaconator said:

Okay anyone down for bidding on the Jennie K with me?

If anyone is interested in donating, they put together a GofundeMe to help preserve Jennie K and bring her to back to Northern Ohio again.

https://www.gofundme.com/save-jennie-k

If I win tonight's Ohio lottery I'll buy the Jennie K and bring her home to Ohio. 

^I'd wait to pay the taxes on the winnings, then purchase stuff.