No ready-to-run models are available in this scale, and although there is some availability of kits and components, some modelmaking skill is required. With such skill, however, excellent models can be produced in a very tiny size.
Bachman: Sold as "ready-to-run" units, these engines usually cost about $100 [$25 - $55 (RTR)]. The bodies are plastic. The running characteristics of these engines vary a lot. If possible, see it run before buying.
Before I saw these cars in front of me, I was skeptical after reading boastful advertising of “Museum Quality,' and “There Has NEVER Been A More Detailed Ready-To-Run Plastic Passenger Car.
The ready-to-run marketplace has offerings for the very small layouts like yours. If you are in G Gauge, a Galloping Goose and a Railbus are available at prices reasonable for the scale - even cheap by O scale standards.
Ready-to-run A model that has already been completely built by the manufacturer prior to its purchase. It can be taken straight out of the box, placed on the layout, and run.
Do you enjoy scratchbuilding and detailing, or would you prefer ready-to-run models?
The only problem you may have is couplers. Until the mid-1990s, ready-to-run HO trains came with the old X-24 coupler. New HO has a knuckle-type coupler. Couplers on HO trains can easily be changed. It ought not be a problem for you.
 See also: Track, Train, Scale, Locomotive, O Scale
  
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