Buffers Collection

MONTPARNASSE ACCIDENT
At Mont Parnasse terminus of the Chemin de Fer de l'Ouest, the Granville train crashes through the buffers and into the street, killing a poor woman selling newspapers Date: 1895

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

This Great Northern Railway locomotive was designed by Ivatt and built by Sharp Stewart & Co. It was withdrawn from service in 1959

Horn Buffers for Cattle, 1921
Illustration showing an invention, patented in 1921, designed to give any bull, using his horns in an aggressive fashion, a bash on the nose

Lifts and their mechanism (litho)
6013572 Lifts and their mechanism (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lifts and their mechanism)

A London and North Eastern Mixed Engine Engine with Smoke-Box Opened, c1930. Creator: Unknown
A London and North Eastern Mixed Engine Engine with Smoke-Box Opened, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co

Burnt Mill station, view looking west of down platform building. The goods yard is behind the platform. Note the gravel filled timber built buffer stop and loading gauge to goods yards

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

Cutlers at work buffing handles for cutlery, Sheffield, Yorkshire, c. 1900
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: s00347

Armoured Train - Peshawar, NWFP
British Military Armoured Train at Peshawar, North West Frontier Province, during the visit of The Prince of Wales, 1922. Date: 1922

The Royal Train Pilot

Railway Station at Izmir, Turkey
The tracks of the Railway Station complax at Punta, Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey

Railway Line Construction - laying ballast
Ballast is fed down a long conveyor belt into the laying machine, which moves slowly along the railway line under construction under the watchful eye of an engineer. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

A Driver Climbs in to his Cab
A train driver climbs into the cabin of his diesel locomotive. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

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"Buffers: From Accidents to Innovation, a Journey Through Time" MONTPARNASSE ACCIDENT: Reflecting on the infamous Montparnasse Accident, where a train crashed into the buffers at Gare Montparnasse in 1895, reminding us of the crucial role buffers play in ensuring safety. Eurostar service at Waterloo Station, by Chris Hogg, 1999: Capturing the moment when Eurostar trains arrived at Waterloo Station with their trusty buffers intact, symbolizing seamless connections and efficient travel. The Great Northern Railway locomotive designed by Ivatt and built by Sharp Stewart & Co: Showcasing an exquisite locomotive equipped with robust buffers that facilitated smooth coupling and decoupling during its journeys across Britain's railway network. Horn Buffers for Cattle, 1921: An intriguing glimpse into history as we explore how even cattle were protected during transportation through specialized horn buffers designed to ensure their well-being. Lifts and their mechanism (litho): Delving into the mechanics of lifts and elevators reveals how these devices rely on carefully engineered buffer systems to provide safe vertical transportation for people around the world. A London and North Eastern Mixed Engine with Smoke-Box Opened, c1930: Unveiling a captivating image of a steam engine revealing its inner workings including its resilient smoke-box buffer system that absorbed vibrations from intense locomotion. Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition, North-East Portion of the Nave (engraving): Immersed in history as we admire an engraving capturing part of London's iconic Great Exhibition showcasing technological advancements such as innovative buffer systems employed within various exhibits. Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho): Exploring vintage catalogues unravels fascinating insights about wartime equipment including military vehicles featuring sturdy bumpers and buffers to withstand challenging terrains.