The historic 'Fell' locomotive, H 199 Mont Cenis, has been displayed at Featherston's Fell Museum since 1984. Built in 1875, it worked on the Rimutaka Incline, New Zealand's steepest railway line, for 77 years from 1878 until 1955. Behind H 199 is 'Fell' brake-van F 210, built in 1898 and a veteran of the Incline for 57 years. Both H 199 and F 210 have been meticulously restored by members of the Fell Locomotive Museum Inc.  Photograph: Maurice Duston

'Fell' locomotive H 199 and brake-van F 210 are surrounded by photographs, models and memorabilia from the Rimutaka Incline and Wellington-Masterton railway. The Museum also has a theatrette in which historic films are shown of the Incline, including the wide-screen, surround sound presentation 'Rimutaka 1949'. A pit under H 199 permits a clear view of the locomotive's grip wheels and brake-blocks, and the Incline's centre rail. Friendly volunteers are available to answer questions and the Museum sells a wide range of souvenirs. Photograph: Bruce Hermann.