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I would build with an eye to the future - one that allows you to expand your layout without having to painfully start all over again. I like HO, but if you want to have broad sweeping curves in a tight layout, N is probably more in proportion. Nothing wrong with building an around the wall layout, you want to make sure that you can reach your trains no matter where they are on the tracks. If you have enough room, you can make a two-level layout (or more) that lets you run trains in a 3-dimensional arrangement. The biggest suggestion I can give is that it's your railroad. You are the President, Chief Engineer, Head Conductor, Operations Manager, and Chief Dispatcher. You run it to suit you. I recommend that you also pick up a copy on wiring your layout. If you decide to go DCC later on, it's not a big change of wiring from DC. Welcome to the hobby! May your trains always run on time and your operating costs remain low.
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