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OpenStudy (anonymous):

why do boggies are provided with buffers?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sorry,i don't know. But a google search came up with this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffer_(rail_transport)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yeah,i get it.They act just like shock absorbers.When you have to join two boggies are have to bring them to a stop,you've to use these which will reduce the damages on the coaches.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

This is a picture of a buffer that is used to stop a boggie.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@shameer1 A coach of a train is called boggie :)

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