Zain Train / Harvey's Lake

[PSU210]

Enjoyable article for those of you that were old enough to visit Harvey's Lake in the day.
Now the train is owned by the Retherford family.
Nice article

Hanson’s Amusement Park train rides again | Times Leader

BENTON TWP. — Many people from Northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond have fond memories of the former Hanson’s Amusement Park at Harveys Lake.

www.timesleader.com

 

[pointingdogsrule]

Harvey’s Lake…. Very close to Noxen. Just saying.

 

[Pitchfork Rebel]

Interesting, very little exists of Hansen's. And yes, close to Noxen (formerly known for the rattlesnake round up)

At one time, the Lehigh Valley Railroad ran a branch line to Noxen (the station still exists and was restored) and not only did Hansen's have the park train, but they had the the "real thing" running through the park.

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I think I heard about the travails of Zain's dad trying to balance working on the railroad with getting his son to tournaments-not an easy trick given the irregularity of railroad work.

If my memory serves me correctly, we have additional proof of theory that every railroader is a poorly closeted "foamer" (foams at the mouth when a train goes by-also known as an FRN or beeping rail nut); even though they will all deny it. Full disclosure, I used to drive two hours to be a volunteer, so I know of what I speak.

Hansen's was one of several now long gone NEPA amusement parks (San Souci, between Wilkes and Hazleton; Angela Park, just North of Hazleton and Rocky Glen/Ghost Town in Moosic). Now all that's left is Knobel's which has a smaller park train and a short drive from Benton.

About 30 years ago, I went to the remains to see the Stone Temple Pilots/other group there before all the concerts migrated to Montage or the Wilkes Barre hub arena.

 

[horraybeer]

Interesting, very little exists of Hansen's. And yes, close to Noxen (formerly known for the rattlesnake round up)

At one time, the Lehigh Valley Railroad ran a branch line to Noxen (the station still exists and was restored) and not only did Hansen's have the park train, but they had the the "real thing" running through the park.

Go to about 7:00

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I think I heard about the travails of Zain's dad trying to balance working on the railroad with getting his son to tournaments-not an easy trick given the irregularity of railroad work.

If my memory serves me correctly, we have additional proof of theory that every railroader is a poorly closeted "foamer" (foams at the mouth when a train goes by-also known as an FRN or beeping rail nut); even though they will all deny it. Full disclosure, I used to drive two hours to be a volunteer, so I know of what I speak.

Hansen's was one of several now long gone NEPA amusement parks (San Souci, between Wilkes and Hazleton; Angela Park, just North of Hazleton and Rocky Glen/Ghost Town in Moosic). Now all that's left is Knobel's which has a smaller park train and a short drive from Benton.

About 30 years ago, I went to the remains to see the Stone Temple Pilots/other group there before all the concerts migrated to Montage or the Wilkes Barre hub arena.

I was tripping balls at the 1993 STP concert in Wilkes Barre .

 

[Phantom of the Palestra]

I was tripping balls at the 1993 STP concert in Wilkes Barre .

That was the sort of shit I did in 1993. I miss Grunge and Grunge adjacent music.

 

[nerfstate]

A bit off topic, but I hadn't seen this on youtube before. There's a bit of an echo--perhaps that's due to how may times these two met w/ the same inevitable result....

 

[STAND with PRIDE]

A bit off topic, but I hadn't seen this on youtube before. There's a bit of an echo--perhaps that's due to how may times these two met w/ the same inevitable result....

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Zain was unstoppable. You KNEW that ride was coming and you couldnt do ONE DAMN THING too prevent it.

 

[El-Jefe]

Zain was unstoppable. You KNEW that ride was coming and you couldnt do ONE DAMN THING too prevent it.

Pantaleo and Sorensen would have been better off paying the $15 for the choo-choo ride.

 

[AgSurfer]

Pantaleo and Sorensen would have been better off paying the $15 for the choo-choo ride.

Wonder if a tag team match up with Pantaleo and Sorensen vs Zain would have any chance?

 

[nerfstate]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but Tech-maul is the coveted pinfall that would have been a tech fall if you hadn't pinned the guy. Zain must be the GOAT of the Tech-maul, right?

 

[abmutch]

Harvey’s Lake…. Very close to Noxen. Just saying.

Biggest natural lake in Penna, 9 miles around the lake

 

[hlstone]

We have a board member that was a councilman serving Harveys Lake.

Former Clairion head coach Jack Davis lives at the Lake. He can beat me in arm wrestling and solemn skiing.

 

[98lberEating2Lunches]

My wife's cousin, husband, and son live on the lake. Perhaps you know their latkes. The son now runs "Jones Potato Pancakes." I believe Terry was Harvey Lake's tax man for years.

I have visited their lake house a few times. However, I've only ever seen the amusement park in its dilapidated state.

 

[nerfstate]

. He can beat me in arm wrestling and solemn skiing.

I didn’t know you were a skier too! I prefer exuberant skiing, though. Leave that solemn stuff to church! 😛

 

[El-Jefe]

He can beat me in arm wrestling and solemn skiing.

 

[hlstone]

My wife's cousin, husband, and son live on the lake. Perhaps you know their latkes. The son now runs "Jones Potato Pancakes." I believe Terry was Harvey Lake's tax man for years.

I have visited their lake house a few times. However, I've only ever seen the amusement park in its dilapidated state.

Wonderful family and they have the coolest house on the lake.

 

[Peressildur]

It's awesome to reminisce about those good ol' days. If you're looking for more fantastic lake experiences, check out https://www.mklibrary.com/lake-clementine/. They've got this incredible Lake Clementine Guide to Summer Fun that might just reignite that same nostalgic joy. Exploring new places and creating fresh memories is always a blast, especially by the water!