Boilermaker Special VII
In 2011, the Special underwent a significant overhaul with the help of the Wabash National corporation. With over 200,000 miles, the Boilermaker Special V was in need of a new engine, transmission and chassis. The body was changed slightly to adjust to the new parts, as well as a slight change in the painting design. The new design was made by Reamer Alumna Beth (Smart) Miller (F'06). There were also new whistles and bells installed the Boilermaker Special VII. Much to the delight of many Reamer Club Alumni, the Boilermaker Special VII is outfitted with modern LED lighting on both its running boards as well as its cyclops. In June 2011, the university confirmed that the overhauled mascot will indeed be branded as Boilermaker Special VII, which will be reflected by the number "7" being displayed on the front of the train's boiler. On April 10, 2012 the Boilermaker Special was involved in an accident with a police car. Interestingly, this is not the first time one of the Boilermaker Specials has impacted a police vehicle. Shortly after entering service in 1960, the Boilermaker Special III suffered a brake failure and collided with a police car.
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