calling railroad buffs

[Older The Better]

I found this button (cover?) today. I know its from the mkt railroad which had a branch run through erie only a few miles away from where I found it.
i tried to find more information about the age or if it was off a uniform but i cant find much beyond where it came from. can any railroad guys tell me any more about it?
my picture of the back i took of the internet its the same as mine i just dont have a picture and i knew you would ask for it.

 

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[creskol]

Maybe this will help some:

 

[huntsman53]

Congrats in the find! I don't really know anything about the Railway or their' buttons but the links below might help.

https://picclick.com/Lot-of-6-VINTAGE-NOS-RAILROAD-BUTTONS-MISSOURI-302937844158.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri–Kansas–Texas_Railroad

https://www.american-rails.com/the-katy.html

 

[fyrffytr1]

From what I read about the MKT line it existed from 1870 until 1989. I don't have any idea about the age of your button cover.

 

[Timbermaster]

She caught the Katy and left me a mule to ride..!

 

[A2coins]

I love railroad items .that's really cool