Author Archives: Terry Welshans

About Terry Welshans

I grew up in Burbank, California. My dad worked at a company that made sub assemblies for about every airplane made in the 1960-1970 era, so it was only natural that the aviation bug bit me while I was quite young. I hold a commercial pilot certificate and fly as much as I can. I live in Bardstown, Kentucky with my wife, moving here after we retired. I am a Vietnam veteran and a cancer survivor. I like to keep politicians honest, and do so when they open an avenue where I feel they have erred.

More Train Stories

Posted on April 5, 2018

My career on the railroad started 20 years after the last SP/ATSF/UP steam-powered train left town. I watched the workforce dry up from more than 200,000 employees down to 20,000 nation wide. I watched double track get torn up and … Continue reading →

Posted in California, History, Kansas, Railroad | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

American Railroading

Posted on April 2, 2018

As steam came to a close in America there were still a few wooden cars running in backwater railroads. All wood passenger car ‘Royal Blue’ B&O RR, 1890 (Wikipedia)

Posted in History, Railroad | Tagged , | 11 Comments

We knew today was coming…

Posted on November 28, 2017

My sister was diagnosed with lung cancer about six months ago. She went to her doctor with a concern about her shortness of breath and a chronic cough. The doctor had her admitted to the local hospital for diagnosis, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Care, Memorial | 4 Comments

Lets talk about social media

Posted on November 6, 2017

Social media is a handy way to communicate with family and friends, and a way to share precious moments with others. The applications that provide these services are many, and I will not attempt to list them all. They all … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Semitism, Christianity, Corruption, Democracy, Free Speech, Propaganda, Tribalism | 8 Comments

Just a few observations:

Posted on August 11, 2017

In a recent article, I think Bill Palmer is reading it wrong. A battle hardened Admiral or General, Army or Marine, can not be intimidated or embarrassed by this guy. Could Nimitz, Puller, Patton, Bradley or Montgomery or any of … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation, Breaking News, US Military, War | 2 Comments

Nothing Personal. Just Business

Posted on August 1, 2017

I have owned and operated a few businesses over the last 60 years, and I have studied business law, drawn contracts and agreements, but do not have an advanced degree. I have taught as an adjunct professor at a college … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Election, Criminal Law, Economics, Political Science, Politics, United States | 5 Comments

Hacking the Vote: Part II

Posted on July 27, 2017

I recently wrote about how voting machines could be hacked. There is a second way the vote can be hacked with no one finding out, if cleverly done. Today, the web site Mother Jones published an article that someone is … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Election, Crime, information Technology | 4 Comments