Fell Locomotive Museum

The Fell Locomotive Museum houses H199, the only locomotive of its type in the world, and Fell brake-van F210. H199 is one of six engines designed for use on New Zealand's famous Rimutaka Incline. The locomotives climbed gradients as steep as 1 in 13 (7.7%) on the 3-mile (4.8km) railway between the settlements of Cross Creek and Summit in the South Wairarapa. Englishman John Barraclough Fell's method of four grip wheels on a raised centre rail was used for added traction, with the centre rail also used for braking. H 199 was built in Bristol, England, in 1875 and F210 in New Zealand Railways' workshops at Petone, Lower Hutt, in 1898.

The fascinating history of the Rimutaka Incline and its Fell locomotives is recalled with photographs, models, memorabilia, films and the spectacular audio-visual presentation "Rimutaka 1949". Step back in time and experience a unique aspect of New Zealand's railway heritage!

The only locomotive of its type in the world.
A unique exhibit!
Operated by the Fell Locomotive Museum Inc.

Contact:
Corner State Highway 2 and Lyon Street
P.O. Box 71
Featherston 5740
NEW ZEALAND

Telephone: (06) 308 9379
Facsimile: (06) 308 9343
International: +64 6 308 9379

Email: info@fellmuseum.org.nz
Web: http://www.fellmuseum.org.nz/

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