The Boilermaker Special, a vehicle made to look like a vintage train that serves as one of Purdue University’s mascots, was involved in a fatal highway crash this week that killed one person and ...

The Boilermaker Special is a truck modified to look like a 19th-century steam locomotive and is the official mascot of Purdue University. It is legal to drive on public roads and highways.

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, Purdue's official mascot, was northbound on U.S. 52 when the front driver-side tire blew, according to the sheriff's department investigation.

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 Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office confirmed to 13News the Boilermaker Special was involved in the crash on U.S. 52 at Wyandotte Road around 4 p.m. Thursday.

The Boilermaker Special, a train-like vehicle used by Purdue at sporting events, was involved in a fatal crash last week in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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 ...

Former Purdue and current Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey showed off a new tattoo, which helps tell his 'life story' and journey.

Nominations are being accepted for the Special Boilermaker Award, given annually by the Purdue Alumni Association board of directors. The Purdue Alumni Association (PAA) established the Special ...