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(last edited July 19, 2005) Front Page | Recent Changes | Title Index | User Preferences | Random Page | HelpA cushioning device mounted on the extreme ends of vehicles to absorb shocks arising during coupling and motion. The buffer consists of a plate on the end of a spring-loaded plunger which compresses upon contact with another buffer. Buffers are either mounted singly in the centre of the underframe ends or in pairs towards the corners.
