I'm guessing that only a certain section needed replacement, hence the cuts and the startpoint/endpoint. I'd also wager that time constraints and the need to have the track back for service might dictate working in increments like that, otherwise, run the machine with guys working shifts around the clock.
What an amazing piece of kit.
someone who created this machine must be a genius :) railporn LOL
Superb bit of kit
Engineering genius
I'm guessing that only a certain section needed replacement, hence the cuts and the startpoint/endpoint. I'd also wager that time constraints and the need to have the track back for service might dictate working in increments like that, otherwise, run the machine with guys working shifts around the clock.