The Railway Cat

The Railway Cat is a British autobiographical book by D. E. P. (Denys Patrick) Rawlins, published in 1940. It recounts the author's experiences as a railway clerk during World War II, highlighting his interactions with railway staff, passengers, and the daily life aboard trains and stations. The narrative offers insight into railway operations, the camaraderie among railway workers, and the role of rail transport during wartime, all conveyed with engaging storytelling. It provides a nostalgic look at railway work and the human stories connected to the British railway system during that era.