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Locomotive buffers are shock-absorbing devices located at the front and rear ends of locomotives and railway cars, primarily on European and some Asian rail systems. They serve several critical functions:

1. Shock Absorption: Buffers help absorb the impact between coupled railway cars, reducing the forces that pass through the vehicles during movement or sudden stops. This minimizes damage to the cars and their cargo.


2. Alignment and Stability: Buffers help keep the cars aligned on the track, providing a slight cushioning effect to maintain stability, especially around curves or uneven tracks.


3. Preventing Derailment: In conjunction with couplers, buffers help prevent derailments by ensuring that the cars stay connected and absorb any jerking or jarring motion.



Buffers generally consist of a spring-loaded or hydraulic mechanism, encased in a strong, cylindrical metal housing. They’re a standard part of railway systems with buffer-and-chain coupling systems, common in Europe, but less so in North America where knuckle couplers are prevalent.