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The final MR-63 ever built — marking the end of an era in Montreal’s metro history.
A Hub For The Transit Of Montreal.
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.
The final MR-63 ever built — marking the end of an era in Montreal’s metro history.
Features a glass front door window — a rare throwback to the original 1960s design when glass was used instead of mesh.
Displays a small metal badge reading “81-1616,” a nod to the original 1960s numbering scheme.
This unit’s “Manipulateur” control was produced by BBC instead of Tamper — a rare manufacturing variation.