This spring loaded hydraulic style buffer stop clips to the track and provides a sprung stop block at the end of sidings.

Hydraulic buffer stops were typically installed at important passenger terminous stations. The hydraulic stop would absorb the impact of a low-speed collision more gently than a solid stop block. Hydraulic buffers stps of this type can stll be seen at several London terminals.

Hydraulic buffer stops were typically installed at important passenger terminus stations. The hydraulic system will stop a slow moving train more gently than a solid stop block. Hydraulic buffers stops can still be seen at several London terminals.