Lou was one of a kind in a very good way. Helped many people in and out of the hobby and never told anyone about these good deeds.
Among many other things, Lou was a very creative Lionel/LCCA product planner. A lot of us still enjoy the end products of his handiwork.
Lou also had a temper, which he kept under control in most cases. However, I was privileged to witness one of his more magnificent blow ups. ( I had tables near his) Lou had a nice set of Prewar metal skaters and skiers on his table at what I thought was a reasonable price. A fellow came by and offered him a very low ball price for them. Lou politely refused. So far well and good, except the guy came by at least six or seven more times with the same offer! Near the end of the show, he came by again with the same offer, this time with a much different result. Lou reached over, took a hammer and bashed the figures to bits. "Now you can have them for that price" , he said. Word quickly went around the show about what had happened and a golden hammer was made to properly mark the event.
I gathered up the pieces, had them photographed and they became a Collector's Gallery. Felt it was the least I could do 
One of many Lou Capone stories. I bet there are lots more we could put in here as part of his memorial to celebrate his memory.
Ed Boyle
