BAPM is a loose collection of modelers and railroad enthusiasts. We are not a member organization, but people who have come together to share our passion for railroads.
BAPM events are put on by a dedicated group of volunteers who enjoy models, modeling and really anything railroad related. The BAPM meets grew out of the MaggieFest gatherings started by Ryan Martin. Now boasting ever larger attendance and displays, BAPM has evolved into the premier prototype modeling event in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The focus is on collegial sharing of models and techniques; our events do not have contests or competitions, to encourage everyone to bring what they are working on or have already completed. The goal is to foster pride in our ability to create great looking models that we had fun producing and have fun using.