One of the special trains run just before closure of the line, at the Siberia Curve. This was later washed out with a build-up of water from blocked drainage.
When ascending tthe 3-mile (5-km) inclined section there were 4 Fell engines spaced through the train, but when descending they were all placed at the front. For lots more, see the book New Zealand 1950s Steam in Colour compiled from the Derek Cross collection.
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Coincidentally a photo was posted on a facebook page recently, taken at the same sport, of the Royal train during the 1953-54 tour climbing the hill. On that occasion all six of the locos were spread through the train. Comments suggested that it was common to see five, but the use of six was exceptional. There is a very well put together video on you tube about the history of the incline - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRlATlojnD4
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