
Psyche Bend Pumps Running Day
What in Mildura could get a retired Doctor, an ex Prison Officer, a Navy Veteran and many other people of diverse backgrounds so steamed up together?
It’s the Psyche Pumps in Nichols Point running day on New Years Day!!
The members of the Sunraysia Steam Preservation Society come from very diverse backgrounds, but are all united in one purpose and are thrilled to be firing up the boiler, getting up steam and watching the mighty 4 Cylinder, Triple Expansion Engine get the pumps churning out nearly 200,000 litres of water per minute.
It is these pumps which set Mildura on course to be the lush, green, “food bowl of Victoria” that it is today.
The members will be in attendance from 8:00AM to fire up the boiler, with the pumps springing into life about 10:00AM, running through to 3:30PM.
The New Years Day running day is always special, and they plan to have their two “portable” engines running as well. The kids can get much closer to these, watch the workings, and even blow the whistle to ring in the new year.
The newly installed tables and chairs at the site are now in use, bring a picnic!
Admittance is $5.00 per Adult, $3.00 per Child, with a family ticket $15.00 for 2 Adult and unlimited Children. Souvenirs, Soft Drinks and Water will be available to purchase, EFTPOS facilities available. Disabled Parking provided close to the Pump House.
For further information call Mal White on 0403 320 686