Want to take the kids on a fun open air rail trip that isn't to far. Try the New Hope Valley Railway in Bonsal, NC. This shortline railway has one steam locomotive and several diesel locomotives and carrier passengers in open air and closed cars over 11 miles of restored track. Fun for the whole family with volunteers on the train to explain the history and workings of this railline. They operate only one weekend a month during the summer and at holidays in the fall.