One continuous story told in short, accessible chapters. The irrepressible Railway Cat is poking his nose in again. This time Alfie is helping to look after an important new arrival in the village - a valuable rocking horse in need of some urgent repairs. Alfie is determined to make sure that nobody tries to steal the horse before it's been properly mended, but it isn't easy..... Alfie see off two burglars, a pair of naughty twins, and cadges a ride in a getaway car before he's sure that the old horse is finally safe from harm....