🚂 MISSOURI, KANSAS & TEXAS RAILWAY COMPANY

📅 Dated: MAY 1905

📜 Certificate for LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED SHARES

🔢 Issued for FIFTY (50) SHARES

This is an ORIGINAL 1905 stock certificate from the historic M.K.&T. Railway (The “Katy”), one of the major rail systems operating through Missouri, Kansas, Texas and the Southwest.

🔎 Features:

• 🚂 Detailed locomotive vignette at depot scene

• 🎨 Rich red engraved-style border with ornate flourishes

• 🖋️ Hand-signed officers

• 🔢 Serial number B08150

• 🏦 Registered May 1905

• 🧾 “Certificate for Less Than One Hundred Shares” issue

• 📎 Punch cancellations consistent with transfer

This certificate represents the explosive growth era of American railroads — when regional lines were consolidating and expanding aggressively across the Midwest and Texas.

The Katy Railroad later became a key component in major railroad mergers of the 20th century. Early issued examples like this — especially pre-WWI dated pieces — are increasingly desirable among railroadiana collectors.

Paper shows expected fold lines and transfer punch holes consistent with age and redemption. Strong eye appeal and excellent display presence.

This is the kind of piece that looks outstanding framed in an office or railroad display.