This is the model of the day… a model train locomotive you can eat!
The pics were set in by Charles E. Mason II who is a pastry chef in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Here’s what Charles had to say about his work of art…
I’ve been a pastry chef for about six years with a degree from Le Cordon Bleu in patisserie and baking, where I found my love for building gingerbread projects.
Every year I choose something that makes my soul jump for joy.
I get started right away around March getting ready for Halloween. I have tradition and passion for the month of October.
I don’t do gingerbread projects for Christmas because I have a “Rustic” style of creating pastries.
It took me one year to plan, scale, budget for this gingerbread train.
Eighty-four hours to build, about one month.
The train is about two feet long.
When it comes to what I used, lets start from front to back. It is about 85% edible.
The front grill is tooth picks, the steam core is gingerbread cake wrapped in black fondant, the two humps are white chocolate truffles, the chimney is an ice cream cone, the steam is popcorn.
Wheels are thin mint cookies with pocky sticks.
I made the engine core out of wood because I used a model train fire light to give the look of a hot coal fire. I didn’t want to melt any parts with the heat coming from the light. I boxed it in with fondant.
The back I stacked gingerbread cake, shaped it, covered the outside with fondant, top is pretzels and coffee as coal.
- Charles E. Mason II
Wow that is a huge job Charles and very impressive… Thanks for sharing!
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Leave A Reply (20 comments So Far)
Dan
153 days ago
That is the most awesome “home made” train I’ve ever seen! Is it for sale, and if so how much?
Brad
153 days ago
Incredible!! The talent that some people have just absolutely amazes me!!
Ray Mager
153 days ago
just beautiful you must have a lot of patience
Isidoro
153 days ago
Excellent work.Hats off to you. It is amazing what hard works and devotion to your career can do!
Happy Holidays.
Randy Leishman
153 days ago
Thank you for thinking about me on the Atherns Engine. But I am kind of stuck in the past on Steam
James Sylvester
153 days ago
WOW! the creater sure has a talent. I really like what he has done. Merry Christmas
robert
153 days ago
that is cool,,well done,,,,,,,, i was hoping for a big boy but that close enough,,,,,,
henry kozora
153 days ago
i love it good work.
David Wahl
153 days ago
Totally awesome train. That is really something to see. How long did it take for people to eat the darned thing after you were done?
Randy, St Pete Floria
153 days ago
Looks great to me! And I also think it works for Christmas! Thought it may be ‘Rustic” many Christmas Decorations are done in fashions and styles that replicate the past!
Charles E. Mason II
153 days ago
Thank you for publishing me. It’s a great day for me. I didn’t think about selling it before but we can talk.
Bob Rickert
153 days ago
Extremely well done-artwork at it’s best. You are to be commended Mr. Mason for your creativity and dedication for distinct detail. BRAVO!!!
wayne
153 days ago
very good very good, I’m getting hungery !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wayne
Rob.Billing
153 days ago
A very SWEET job well done. Love the items you used, ice cream cone, tooth picks. Very good. All the best. Rob
William
153 days ago
WoW, That is Amazing!!! I think that Chef Mason done an absolutely wonderful job on his creation. What a great talent, I love the smoke as well as all the detail put into this model. I am afraid if he had made it for me I would have to find a way to preserve it forever! I would enclose it in a glass case of some sort and show it off, along with Chef Masons autographed Photo. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful piece of art.
William & Family
Mike McKeever
152 days ago
Very Cool!
Karen P.
149 days ago
This is absolutely gorgeous … and even better in person!! We love Charles’ creations and are so lucky to have him at OUR Whole Foods!!! Way to go Charles!!!
vince
149 days ago
FANTASTIC!!! As being in restaurant business in and out for over 30yrs and model railroading for over 40+yrs. I appreciate seeing true talent. Keep up the great work.
Dan Morgan
146 days ago
Well done Charles… Lots of people loved your modelling skills. What did you eventually do with your creation? Cheers Dan
Charles E. Mason II
145 days ago
I just want to thank you all for understanding how much work goes into these projects. And to answer the burning question in all of your minds, what do I do with the train? I keep it for a year until the next one is built.