# Fell Locomotive Museum

> A museum in Featherston that holds the last surviving Fell engine, which pulled trains over the steep Rimutaka Incline until 1955.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-fell-locomotive-museum/

A museum in Featherston that holds the last surviving Fell engine, which pulled trains over the steep Rimutaka Incline until 1955. The building includes railway photos and models. Check opening days before you go, as it is run by volunteers.

- **Nearest town:** Featherston, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -41.1169, 175.3255

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, May–June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Wellington to Wairarapa wine country and Cape Palliser](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzm-wairarapa-cape-palliser/)

## Nearby

- [Rimutaka Hill Road Summit Lookout](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-rimutaka-hill-summit/) – 12 km
- [Te Muna Road Wine Area](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-martinborough-te-muna-road/) – 17 km
- [Lake Ferry Holiday Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-lake-ferry-holiday-park/) – 35 km
- [Southward Car Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-southward-car-museum/) – 37 km

## FAQs

### Where is Fell Locomotive Museum?

Fell Locomotive Museum is in Featherston, New Zealand, at GPS -41.1169, 175.3255.

### Which road trips pass Fell Locomotive Museum?

Fell Locomotive Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Wellington to Wairarapa wine country and Cape Palliser.

### What is there to see near Fell Locomotive Museum?

Places worth a stop nearby: Rimutaka Hill Road Summit Lookout (12 km), Te Muna Road Wine Area (17 km), Lake Ferry Holiday Park (35 km) and Southward Car Museum (37 km).

### When is the best time to visit Fell Locomotive Museum?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, May–June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)