This observation was built in 1887, the same year the Colorado Midland Railway was completed. The Colorado Midland Railway was the first standard-gauge railroad in Colorado. These cars were remodeled in 1905. An open vestibule was added to the front end of the railcar and later was covered for the comfort and safety of passengers walking between cars. The snow made it difficult for the railroad company to operate smoothly, shutting down lines for weeks. Due to the elevation, the snow could not be cleared immediately. One of the big competitors for the Colorado Midland Railway was the Denver & Rio Grande. Just as the Colorado Midland lines were completed was when the Denver & Rio Grande also started standard gauge lines. In 1920, the Colorado Midland Railway was abandoned due to no longer needing railway lines in the rough terrain. However, in 1919, this railcar was renumbered. 29 for the Midland Terminal. The line served between Colorado Springs and divide down to Cripple Creek. This observation served until the end of the Midland Terminal in 1949. It was abandoned due to other rail carriers having better routes and stress from WWI. It is now on display at the Colorado Railroad Museum.