The Rite Stuff Railhead Salt & Pepper Work Shirt
£170.00
The Railhead Shirt honours the grit of the men who kept industry moving, drawing directly from an early 1930s Washington Dee Cee work shirt held in The Rite Stuff archives. It is a faithful reproduction of a practical working garment, built with the pockets, seams and period details needed for long days on the line.
Cut from 5 oz. selvedge salt and pepper mock twist chambray, milled in Japan, the Railhead has a dry, sturdy handle with enough room through the armholes and sleeves for easy movement. Enamel-painted metal buttons, also made in Japan, are designed to age and patina with wear, adding to the shirt’s honest working character.
The details are where the shirt comes into its own. One pocket includes a pencil slot and watch pocket compartment, with an extra buttonhole on the placket for securing a watch chain and T bar. The opposite pocket is a bellows style with a flap for added utility. A period-correct collar, traditional chinstrap, single-needle cuffs, triple-stitched main seams and selvedge gussets complete a shirt built for strength, movement and proper workwear function.
- Early 1930s Washington Dee Cee work shirt reproduction
- 5 oz. selvedge salt and pepper mock twist chambray
- Enamel-painted metal buttons,
- Utility pockets, chinstrap collar and selvedge gussets
- 100% cotton, pre-shrunk and made in Japan
- Code
- 11963-1964
- Colour
- Sage
The Rail Head shirt has a roomy, comfortable and slightly oversized fit, consistent with work shirts of the period. Take your regular size or, for a more trim fit, take a size down.
| Size | Chest | Length | Shoulder | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | 22" | 30" | 18.5" | 25" |
| Large | 23" | 31" | 19" | 25.5" |
| XL | 24" | 31.5" | 19.5" | 26" |
| XXL | 25" | 32.5" | 20" | 26.5" |
Fitting
This garment fits true to size, we recommend buying your usual size.
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We offer an easy returns process which is explained in detail on our returns page. All we ask is that returned items arrive back with us in as-new condition including labels and packaging. Unless we’ve made a mistake, we can’t refund or exchange socks, magazines or books.










