Re: [NSW] Picture taking at stations (Please Read)

[maikha_l@hotmail.com]

Definately this weekend when I'm travelling again (Sat. Yes again to
another meeting but this time SETS) I'll definately re-inquire
personally with the SM at Penrith and also Central Station.
On Sunday will be going to Springwood (well, Valley Heights sounds
better) and also going to inquire personally.

Maikha "V" Ly
http://www.geocities.com/microchip_689
P.S. Anyone planning to go to the SETS meeting this Sat.?



>
> Just one, really basic question. If in the future, another train jumps
> the buffers at Central and us Gunzels were on location AND got images,
> would the SRA try to conpenskate (Don't know how it's spelt) our film
> or even put us into custody?
> Even if it's someone close to my age?
>
> Thanks
> Maikha "V" Ly
> http://www.geocities.com/microchip_689
>
> In article <94bkjs$6af$1@nnrp1.deja.com>,
>   maikha_l@hotmail.com wrote:
> > To All (Especially Sydney-siders)
> >
> > today after jumping off an inter-urban service at Penrith, I decided
> to
> > take a picture of my train (just got off) departing Penrith with my
> new
> > camera I just got back from servicing.
> >
> > I managed to get a good shot of V27's rear with the front carriages
> > gleaming the evening sun.
> > ---------------
> > (The Main part)
> > ---------------
> >
> > Just after pressing the shutter, I switched off my camera and put
the
> > lens cap on, an Indian Cityrail station staff walked up to me and
> asked
> > "Why did you take the picture for?"
> > I then replied by explaining "I'm a railway enthusiast, and taking
> > pictures of trains is my hobby"
> > She then replied saying that "I had to have permission from the
State
> > Rail Authority to take pictures in the premesis" (!!!!!)
> >
> > She then led me to the Station Master's office at Penrith Station
and
> > then I inquired about the picture taking.
> >
> > "Yes, you must have permission from State Rail to take pics on the
> > grounds, as a letter of condolence" the Station Master said firmly.
> > Completely shocked, I then explained myself, my interests and hobby
> > (photography) but he kept the Permission explanation.
> >
> > Very shocked I was after those same explanations, I then sincerely
> > apologised to him and the staff that "pulled me in" about the
matter,
> > they were cool about it and the master gave me a compliment
> > "Hope you take good pictures"
> >
> > The serious note, Do we require this "letter of condolence" just to
> > have a hobby like this, or were those Penrith Staff just talking
c**p
> > to me?!?
> > If this permission thing is true........(I'll let ausrailer's
discuss)
> >
> > Thanks to all who reply seriously, this matter is of top concern
> > Maikha "V" Ly
> > http://www.geocities.com/microchip_689
> >
> > P.S. I would like to say hello to:
> >
> > -"Trendy"
> > -"Fordghia"
> > -Anyone from HET
> > -and David Johnson
> >
> > after meeting all of them in person today.
> > P.P.S. A major setback for a "rookie" photographer.....the
> Authorities!
> >
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