Description
Slides taken by model railroader and trolley enthusiast Dr. George T. Rahilly of locomotives and scenery documenting rail
excursions in the United States and Canada between 1947 to 1975.
Background
George T. Rahilly was born on April 13, 1916 and grew up in Queens, New York. He was a medical student at Columbia University
in 1940 and became a doctor before 1951, when he married Virginia and they moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On May 18, 1955,
George became a father to a son, Richard Hamilton Railly. George became chief of the medical staff at Broward General Hospital
and served between 1960-1961 and 1971-1978.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet
6 slide binders
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the California State Railroad Museum. All requests for permission to publish or quote from
manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the CSRM Library & Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of
the CSRM as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which
must also be obtained by the reader.
Availability
Collection is open for research by appointment. Contact Library Staff.