Looking for turntable plans/dimensions

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I find myself in need of a couple 80' turntables, with nothing avaiable 
commercially.  I'm building my HO scale layout, and need 2 turntables 
11" in diameter, which works out to almost exactly 80'.  Sine there are 
no commercially available models in that size, and hose that are 
available are rather expensive anyway, I'll be building them myself.

That leads me to my question for these various groups.  Are there any 
plans, drawings, or other useful dimensions available for an 80' table? 
  I'm most interested in US or at least North American practice, 
Southern Ry. prototype would be ideal.  I'm somewhat fond of the Sellers 
turntables, but I'm not sure if they were ever made in 80' lengths.  If 
I cannot find any specific plans, I'll have to guestimate the depth of 
the girders and pit, as well as the overall design.  Any help would be 
greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Kenneth Rickman
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Kenneth Rickman - krickman1 at carolina.rr.com
Salisbury, NC

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