These plans can provide the inspiration to get you started. After selecting a plan, look for tips on building your platform and get ready to embark on a hobby that can last a lifetime. You can always customize the look and feel of your layout with your own artistic touch. You can choose any scale you like to create your layout, and you can create similar layouts with HO Scale, N Scale, or O Gauge tracks. Of course, the smaller the scale you choose the more you can fit on your small plywood base!