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The Abandoned MR-63 Project

For the MR-63 project, half of the cars needed are stored outside, exposed to the elements. We accessed the site through an open fence and documented the condition of these historic units. Location withheld to prevent vandalism.

81-746 Metro Car

81-746

The final MR-63 ever built — marking the end of an era in Montreal’s metro history.

80-058 Metro Car

80-058

Features a glass front door window — a rare throwback to the original 1960s design when glass was used instead of mesh.

80-058 glass window detail
81-616 Metro Car

81-616

Displays a small metal badge reading “81-1616,” a nod to the original 1960s numbering scheme.

81-616 badge detail
81-658 Metro Car

81-658

This unit’s “Manipulateur” control was produced by BBC instead of Tamper — a rare manufacturing variation.

81-658 BBC Manipulateur