Buffer Collection

The DRG Class SVT 877 Hamburg Flyer sometimes also Flying Hamburger or in German Fliegender Hamburger was Germanys first fast diesel train

Eurostar service at Waterloo Station, by Chris Hogg, 1999. This extension to Waterloo is the London terminus for the Eurostar service to Brussels Midi station, Belgium and Paris Gare du Nord station

Euston Locomotive Sheds
Express locomotives stabled in the engine sheds at Euston Station

Haverfordwest Railway Station, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Passengers waiting for the 1040 to Paddington, on the up platform of Haverfordwest Railway Station in Pembrokeshire, South Wales

DDE-90025665
Mussels, Xuan Thuy National Park, Red River Delta, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

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Fishing boat near karst formations, Cat Ba National Park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

DDE-90025662
Fishing boat with net, Cat Ba National Park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

DDE-90025657
Buffer zone village wit rice paddies, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

DDE-90025661
Bamboo, Giao Thien Commune, Red River Delta, Xuan Thuy National Park, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

DDE-90025658
Banana blossom, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

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Mangroves, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

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Rainforest, Gunung Leuser National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia Date: 12/08/2006

Mario Lopez, Michael Buffer Tv Presenter & Boxing Announcer Pacquiao V Hatton, Weigh-In Las Vegas, Nv, USA 01 May 2009 Date: 01 May 2009

Locomotive Engine (engraving)
2802019 Locomotive Engine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Locomotive Engine)

Farrier (engraving)
2801971 Farrier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farrier. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Man with a device for returning him to his feet if he falls down when ice skating (colour litho)
5999946 Man with a device for returning him to his feet if he falls down when ice skating (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hanging on by one Hand Between the Baggage Car, illustration from
CHT135678 Hanging on by one Hand Between the Baggage Car, illustration from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (1828-1905) engraved by P

Express Passenger Locomotive of the Royal Scot 4-6-0 class, 1935-36
Express Passenger Locomotive of the " Royal Scot" 4-6-0 class belonging to the L.M.S. Railway, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2"

The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross Station, hauled by No. 2563, 1935-36
The " Flying Scotsman" leaving Kings Cross Station, hauled by No. 2563, " William Whitelaw", one of the well-known 4-6-2

Turbine-Driven Pacific belonging to the L. M. S. Railway, 1935-36. Creator: Unknown
Turbine-Driven " Pacific" belonging to the L.M.S. Railway, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935-36]

119 Miles an Hour was attained on a trial run by this new German streamlined locomotive, built by the Borsig locomotive works, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 2"

The Mighty Express passenger engine of the Great Western Railway, 1935. Creator: Unknown
The Mighty Express passenger engine of the Great Western Railway, the " King George V" is the result of a century of progress and development, 1935

The Princess Royal, a 4-6-2 type express engine on the L. M. S. system, 1935
" The Princess Royal", a 4-6-2 type express engine on the L.M.S. system, designed for hauling, without assistance, loads of 500 tons on non-stop runs from London to the Scottish Border

Engine Headlamps and Discs on the Southern Railway, 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

Poor Buffer, 1878. Artist: Joseph Swain
Poor Buffer, 1878. The Ameer of Afghanistan, holding a tiny shield and raised sword, straddles the buffers of a Russian steam train

Mammari, Cyprus - Nicosia District, north of Kokkinotrimithia (currently in the UN buffer zone). Date: circa 1930s

Terrier class steam train Newport, Ventnor West, England, c 1925
Terrier Class 0-6-0T steam locomotive on the Isle of Wight

Prop roots of Red mangroves along coastline of Manda Island near Lamu, Kenya, Africa
MAB-138 Prop roots of Red mangroves along coastline Manda Island near Lamu, Kenya, Africa Rhizophora Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Marshalling Yard
A marshalling yard in Feltham, 4th October 1920. (Photo by H. F. Davis/Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

George Cayleys design for a train buffer. 1841

Borax-rich soil, Mojave Desert, USA C014 / 1584
Borax-rich soil. View over saline (salt-containing) soil containing a high proportion of borax at a salt pan in the Mojave Desert, USA

Cyprus, Famagosta, Maras or Varosha district, , buffer area close to visitors under Un control, Greek church

LITTLE BUFFER CHAIR
A baby being given a drink whilst sitting on a Little Buffer chair, placed on a newspaper to avoid unwanted spillages. Date: 1930s

Red mangroves - along coastline of Manda Island near Lamu, Kenya, Africa
MAB-136 Red mangroves - along coastline Manda Island near Lamu, Kenya, Africa Rhizophora Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red mangroves at Mida Creek, near Watamu, Kenya, Africa
MAB-139 Red mangroves at Mida Creek near Watamu, Kenya, Africa Rhizophora Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red mangroves - along coastline at Lamu, Kenya, Africa
MAB-135 Red mangroves - along coastline Lamu, Kenya, Africa Rhizophora Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Buffer: A Vital Link in the Railway Network" From Eurostar service at Waterloo Station to Euston Locomotive Sheds, and from Haverfordwest Railway Station in Pembrokeshire to Mammari in Cyprus, buffers play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations within the railway system. These unassuming devices provide a necessary cushion between moving trains and stationary objects, preventing collisions and minimizing damage. Take for instance the DRG Class SVT 877 Hamburg Flyer, an iconic train that once graced the tracks with its sleek design. Its journey was made possible by the presence of buffers at every station it visited. These small yet sturdy components absorbed any excess force when coupling or decoupling carriages, guaranteeing passenger safety throughout their travels. In Nicosia District's Mammari station, where DDE-90025665 stands tall alongside its companions - DDE-90025664, DDE-90025662, DDE-90025657, DDE-90025661, DDE-90025658, and even DDE-90025654 - these buffers have witnessed countless arrivals and departures over the years. They silently bear witness to stories of reunions and farewells as trains connect people from different corners of the world. But they are not limited to bustling stations alone; they also serve as sentinels in quieter locations like Haverfordwest Railway Station in South Wales. Here they patiently await each train's arrival before gently guiding it to a stop. Their unwavering presence ensures that passengers can disembark safely onto solid ground while maintaining order amidst chaos. Although often overlooked by travelers caught up in their own journeys, these humble buffers quietly perform their duty day after day without seeking recognition or praise. They remain steadfast guardians of rail transport infrastructure – an essential link connecting communities near and far.