No more cameras on the FSM????

[Marc_Magnus]

Hello guys, from Belgium.

I will come in theUSA in the coming months and hope to see the Franklin and Southmanchester RR if possible.

But is it righ that Mister Sellios applied the rules "No cameras" for now when visiting his railroad?

Can anybody answer me?

Thanks a lot in advance.

Marc

[Javern]

The layout is open one Saturday a month during the summer months. That is the ONLY time visitors are allowed to see the F&SM. Children are not allowed. To tour the F&SM you MUST call and reserve a spot at an open house. You can contact at 978-531-9418

[CNJ831]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Marc_Magnus

But is it righ that Mister Sellios applied the rules "No cameras" for now when visiting his railroad?

Can anybody answer me?

Marc - I seem to recall something about this being mentioned on the FSM Yahoo group's site a while back but I was unable to locate the original posts in a quick search just now. Keep your question up near the top of the first page here for the next day or so and I'm sure you'll get a repy with details regarding the restriction of photos at the FSM layout.

CNJ831

[Anonymous]

Several years ago I went to a Star Wars sci-fi convention in Indianapolis. They had a room full of original props and costumes. The rule was: no FLASH photography. My theory (and I could be wrong) is that the intense light from flashes could cause deterioration in the coloring of the materials, or cause deterioration of the materials themselves.

On most layouts, this would not be a problem, but on one visited by so many people, there might be an issue... I don't know for sure. I'm just guessing here.

On a related note, I wonder if those fluorescent bulbs over the layout cause any fading.

Rob

[Anonymous]

Being a photographer
my view is it is annoying to other guests.
Not harming of articles.
would bethe main reason

[claycts]

QUOTE: Originally posted by brkracin

Being a photographer
my view is it is annoying to other guests.
Not harming of articles.
would bethe main reason

Could the COPYRIGHT of the design be an issue? There are some "artsey folks" that do not like pictures because you may COPY their idea. I tried to take NON FLASh DIGITAL pictures of a CLUN RR and was told NO PHOTO'S period. It was a nice logging railroad but of course I complied with their wish.

[rogerhensley]

Not speaking for FSM, but rather my own observations. When I had my layout open for Layout Tours, most folks would ask permission to photograph the layout. I preferred no flash for the reasons already stated above, but always gave permission saying, "As long as you don't bother the other viewers."

One thing that did bother me, was when a photo of my layout was seen on the web with credit to the photog, but no mention of whose layout it was. Bad!

Now, as to FSM, we are looking at a much more commercial operation. Good photos of that layout could easily be sold, damage could result by the photog placing a camera where it could do harm and the flash or lighting can cause fading. Why should the man be willing to have this happen to his layout? Hmmmm? Sorry., if I were him, I would restrict photography too.

Rob said:
"On a related note, I wonder if those fluorescent bulbs over the layout cause any fading."

The answer is, "Yes, fluorescents can cause fading." But then, so does most lighting over the years. :-)

Rob

[Anonymous]

I think Rob touched on the key point. It may be the desire to protect the commercial value of this amazing layout. Books and videos have been produced of the FSM and the owner would rightly want to protect his interests.

Wayne

[Seamonster]

Rob, your theory that flash pictures can damage clothing is right. We have a costume museum in a small town near the city where I live, with original costumes more than 100 years old. The lighting in the museum is subdued, probably with special lamps or filters. They don't alow cameras at all. I suppose they feel they don't want to take a chance on someone promising not to use a fla***hen breaking their promise. They state clearly that their ban is because the light from the flashes would damage the delicate costumes. I haven't asked them how they feel about low-light video cameras without lights.
...Bob

[CBQ_Guy]

Observation:

The lighting didn't seem to be a concern for George when it was Allen Keller . . . all three times! [:O]