Announcing BAPM 2026!!

BAPM is BACK for 2026! The San Francisco Bay Area’s Railroad Prototype Modelers Meet is pleased to announce our dates for our meet this summer.

Mark your calendars:
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9am-5pm

Bring your Models! Bring your Friends! All Scales, eras and roads are welcome at this RPM meet. Anyone can attend - no memberships needed! Please follow us here or on Facebook for further updates.

Where?

Arlington Community Church
52 Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707 - Just a few minutes from I-80 near Berkeley
For directions, please see the map below

How Much?

$15 - General Admission

View lots of superb railroad models. Bring your models, finished or, better yet, still in progress.
All scales, eras, and roads are welcome. Structures too!

PLEASE NOTE: Due to scheduling conflicts, this year’s event will NOT offer food service.

Come and See:

Scale railroad models on display
Dioramas and structure models
Informative clinics and presentations from noted modelers
Meet Hobby Manufacturers, including the team from Rapido Trains!. See their latest products and get your questions answered!
Win something cool in our bountiful raffle, featuring great prizes from major model railroad manufacturers and local hobby shops!
The more models, the better the meet. You bring your models, we supply the tables and the fun.

At RPM meets, there is no judging, no contests, and no Memberships! No "Club" to join - just bring your friends and your models and have a good time! BAPM provides an opportunity to meet fellow modelers, socialize with friends old and new, see lots of great models, share tips, learn new techniques, and more.

Welcome