An HO train layout is probably one of the easiest to build and is more fun. There are products and accessories available that can be used to match older products you may already have for your HO train layout. New products are made of cheaper light weight materials. Some come with interchangeable parts. With interchangeable parts you can construct buildings that look different yet they are built with the same parts.
Complete layout plans for all model train sets: HO-S-O-TT-N, includes 186 piece track planning kit (Carstens hobby books) 
An HO train layout can look very realistic and complex without taking up a lot of space, which makes it an excellent choice for a builder who is trying to build as much as possible in limited work space. Manufactures will usually have more products readily available for an HO train layout because it’s the most popular due to its size.
Hobbyists have a tremendous amount of parts and accessories available to them. Just about everything you can imagine is available. The products are large enough to allow most manufacturers to pay close attention to detail which is extremely important, yet they are small enough for you to include most of the other scenery options you want on your HO train layout. The best part about building your HO train layout is you can make it look as realistic has it possibly can. Another advantage is you can use regular household items for constructing scenery and landscaping such as Popsicle sticks or sanded pencils for different wood applications, or painted shredded paper for tree leaves and bushes. Materials you would normally have to buy for larger setups could be costly. With a vivid imagination you can design the HO train layout of your dreams. Learning the do’s and don’ts of basic electricity is a big advantage for children. They can learn about electrical switching and lighting as well as variable voltage and current used to power locomotives and rail cars on their HO train layout. How much you can learn will depend on the size and the amount of operational features you want to include in your HO train layout.
Greenberg's Layout Building Handbook for Operators of Marklin Ho Trains
If your project is centered on a big city environment, you will gain more knowledge about switching for things such as traffic lights and crossing gates. If a small town is your choice for your HO train layout, you may want to learn about small water pumps for rivers and streams. If you like railroad distribution yards, or maintenance yards, you can learn about the various kinds of switch tracks, switch engines and signal lights for your HO train layout. If you are working in limited space with a limited budget, your situation could be ideal for an HO train layout.
How to Build Model Railroad Benchwork, Second Edition (Model Railroader)
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