If they have a sign somewhere in the train station explaining the panels and how they "celebrate GoL" with an explanation of that algorithm then I would have an issue. But I agree that a static image of, ie a 77P6H1V1 wouldn't be a good representation of how it looks when flying.

Static: http://www.conwaylife.com/w/images/8/89/77p6h1v1.png

Animated: http://www.conwaylife.com/wiki/77P6H1V1