The Boilermaker Special leads the Purdue Boilermakers onto the field before the NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

The Boilermaker Special leads the Purdue Boilermakers to the stadium before the NCAA football game against the Indiana State Sycamores, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West ...

TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. — Purdue University’s train – the “Boilermaker Special” – was involved in a deadly crash on US 52. Local police officials said the crash involved the train and ...

The Boilermaker Special, a vehicle that resembles a Victorian-era steam locomotive, is Purdue’s official mascot. It travels to away football games and can drive up to 75 mph, according to the ...

The Boilermaker Special leads the Purdue Boilermakers to the stadium before the NCAA football game against the Indiana State Sycamores, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West ...

The Boilermaker Special is known to be the world's largest, fastest, heaviest and loudest collegiate mascot. It made its debut at the Purdue vs. Middle Tennessee State football game on Sept. 3, 2011.

For Bill Smith, Utica’s Boilermaker has a special place in his heart, and nothing is going to stop him from crossing the ...