such, the driving locomotive is only acting directly on the car adjacent to it, which is then joined to the next unit, etc. The pulling, or pushing, of the rail car units by the locomotive creates a significant level of stress on each connector as each bears the entire force of the rest of the rail cars. Any contact between the male and female casting portions and their associated components results in wear on those contact areas of the connectors.
The stress placed on the connectors results in wearing of the metal at several points of contact between the male and female portions of the connectors, or their respective components, due to impact and frictional contact. Particular points of wear include the bottom ring surface and anterior surfaces ofgames continuing the hobby while older folk are quickly learning the benefits. The stat is impressive as many who began the hobby in the 80s or 90s would be part of the male-dominated market. To see how equal the market is across both ages and sex is a testament for the inclusivity of the community and a step forward for society.

Some quotes featured throughout the report provide an anecdotal view of the state of equality in games. One person said ‘I feel games have helped with my social connections IRL (In Real Life), and my ability to solve problems and work cooperatively with other people‘. Another comments, ‘Online role-playing group games help me to connect with people when I feel lonely‘. The inclusivity within the space is vastly