IT'S full steam ahead at the Psyche Pumps, with volunteers gearing up for the traditional New Year's Day running day this Friday.

Visitors can experience a fully operational "Chaffey" engine, which was designed by George Chaffey and pumped water for irrigation in the Mildura area for 65 years under steam power.

But Psyche Pumps Historical Reserve Committee chairman Mark Eckel said this week's op...