The book "Life in a Railway Factory" written by Alfred Williams is the result of his research in the field of sociology and anthropology. The author studied the working and living conditions of workers at railway factories, revealing essential aspects of their everyday and professional life. The book allows the reader to better understand the problems and challenges faced by factory workers in the interwar period. Alfred Williams reveals not only the technical aspects of production, but also the influence of the working atmosphere on the psychology and social status of workers. This book has become an important document in the history of the social sciences and is a valuable source for the study of industrial relations and the working environment in the 20th century.