Visiting the ACCRS is Easy!

We are located on the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA.

From San Francisco:

1. Cross the Bay Bridge.
2. Follow the signs to stay on I-580 East.
3. When you come to I-680, go South.
4. Take the Bernal Exit and go East. (to the right when you come off the ramp
5. At Valley Avenue make a left turn onto Valley Avenue.
6. Go to gate 12 (second fairgrounds entrance on the right).
7. Turn right at Gate 12 (into the fairgrounds).

From San Jose:

1. Take I-680 North
2. Take the Bernal Exit and go East (to the right when you come off the ramp)
3. At Valley Avenue make a left turn onto Valley Avenue.
4. Go to gate 12 (second fairgrounds entrance on the right).
5. Turn right at Gate 12 (into the fairgrounds).

From Walnut Creek:

1. Take I-680 South
2. Take the Bernal Exit and go East (to the right when you come off the ramp)
3. At Valley Avenue make a left turn onto Valley Avenue.
4. Go to gate 12 (second fairgrounds entrance on the right).
5. Turn right at Gate 12 (into the fairgrounds).

From Tracy

1. Take I-205 West to I-580 West
2. When you come to I-680, go South
3. Take the Bernal Exit and go East (to the right when you come off the ramp)
4. At Valley Avenue make a left turn onto Valley Avenue.
5. Go to gate 12 (second fairgrounds entrance on the right).

A map to help you in locating the The Alameda County Fair, home of the Alameda County Central Railroad Society.
Star indicates location of gate 12.

Once you're at Gate 12:

Pull straight ahead past the golf course and the satelite betting facility. Tell the guard at the entrance booth that you're going to the Model Railroad Club. Proceed straight past the horse stables until you can see the 'tunnels' to the right.
Turn right and go through the tunnel.
Proceed 'straight' until you reach the end of the grass area on your right. Turn right and find a place to park near the windmill and antique farm equipment.
We're in the center building of the three.

MapQuest image property of MapQuest. Used without permission.
Alameda County Fairgrounds map courtesy of The Alameda County Fair.

Special thanks to Robert Johnson, Jim Ferreria and the Alameda County Fair for specifics in the directions to the club.

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Last updated October 15, 2005.
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