FoMRS decided their autumn event would align with Heritage Weekend. Network Rail announced no trains at March that weekend due to engineering work, but the event was surprisingly busy.
A substantial purchase of model railway equipment and sales of the new 2023 calendar made for a buoyant start. Bob Caldecoat brought along his O gauge custom built model of 61640, which was displayed to the delight of many visitors. Also displayed, for the first time, was a black painted wooden bowl which was an accurate quarter size representation of a B17 chimney. This worked well as a focal point for donations.