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The 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, throwback to the original 1960s design when glass was used instead of mesh. 81-616 is part of this element, 58, the one below.

80-058 glass window detail
81-616 Metro Car

81-616

Displays a small metal badge reading “81-1616,” the original 1960s numbering scheme. 81-616 was also once paired with the Jeumont train, and 80-058 shown above is its middle car.

81-616 badge detail
81-658 Metro Car

81-658

This unit’s “Manipulateur” control was produced by BBC instead.

81-658 BBC Manipulateur