ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Draft gear

Draft gears are like the bouncy balls we play with. When two trains coupling, like two people holding hands, they have to be joined together so they don't bump into each other too hard. Draft gears help by bouncing back and forth when the two trains try to pull or push away from each other. These draft gears act like shock absorbers so the trains don't get damaged and we can keep playing with our bouncy balls.