Yep, Lou is taking the train to get back home. When I talked to him, a few days ago, he was on his way but I didn't make note of what day he's supposed to be back.
The best time to call him is after 5:30PM Pacific Time and before say 7:15. Kind of a small window but during the day he's usually busy running around or working in the shop (this doesn't mean you won't get a hold of him but it increases your odds. He also usually eats his evening meal and watches The Evening Business Report between 5:00 and 5:30PM.
On the fax machine issue, he says he doesn't have one but after 6, or so, rings it sure sounds like one trying to answer. I keep saying I'm going to trace his wiring out in an attempt to find it one of these times.
Anyway, keep trying because he really enjoys speaking with all of you and considers his customers his friends.
Jay