> We note that the Amtrak / Talgo photo was framed
> very carefully, evidently after watching the same
> consist passing by earlier.

Thanks for the compliment. I framed that one on the fly, picking where I wanted the lead engine, and estimating where the rest of the consist would end up. I did do a slight crop on the photo, but on the whole it's pretty much what I saw...

> The plans for the golf course included a public
> trail. There appears to be no such trail just East
> of the fence; therefor the trail passes thru the
> course. We know that the current photo was not
> taken by a trespasser on the golf course. Maybe by
> a golfer? Or does the golf course clerk issue
> permits to railfans?

The photo was taken from the public trail. The trail actually winds around through the course at that location, here's a map:
[www.chamberscreekfoundation.org]

> I believe I remember mention of a major tournament
> being scheduled for the course this year. During
> which viewers, of golfers of course, can buy day
> passes. Cameras allowed.

Well, go when the tournament isn't on, and walk the path, it's cheaper. :)