Chocolate Train Miniature
I had written several hubs related with chocolate. Such as: "Chocolate, the Sweetest Thing Ever!", "The Largest Chocolate Bar in the World (Completed With Video)", and "Inspired by Chocolate". I think most of us love chocolate. We found different types of food or beverages. Even we can eat this immediately was very tasty, like chocolate candy or chocolate bar. Chocolate has a lot of fans from around the world. Chocolate is also often used as a gift on individual moments, like Valentine Days. We all know chocolate is a symbol of romantic feelings. Even since the time of Aztec and Mayan in Mexico, they have believed that chocolate is a food of the gods in heaven. Cocoa beans contain an alkaloid which causes a bitter taste. It also includes 9% protein, 14% carbohydrate and 31% fat. Cocoa bean also contains phenylalanine, tyrosine, tryptophan amino acid in large quantities. No wonder that chocolate is also useful for our health, like High antioxidant (three times more than green tea), preventing and fight cancer, lowering blood pressure, preventing heart disease, preventing high blood pressure and stroke, increasing libido, and eliminate stress. We can do anything with chocolate. We can turn this material into a beautiful creation. Curious…..? Please continue to read……….
From this hub, I will share how we can make something beautiful from chocolate. With a little touch of art, we can change it into unique and exciting decoration. The chocolate lovers may have to restrain their selves not to bite if they see a training replica made of the best Belgian chocolate. Who is the man behind this creation? Andrew Farrugia made replica trains along the 34 meters to the Brussels Chocolate Week arena. Andrew Farrugia itself is a master chocolatier from Malta. It is the world's most extended chocolate structure. Farrugia needed about 1,285 kg or 2,755 pounds of Belgian chocolate (equivalent with 6.5 million calories) and sponsored by the Belgian chocolate brand, namely Belcolade. Farrugia's creation stretched about 111.5 feet or 34 meters long, and he took about 784 hours to complete a training replica. This fantastic creation marked the opening of Brussels Chocolate Week.
A little about Belgian Chocolate
Belgium is a country for its delicious chocolate. It has a long tradition of chocolate mastery. We can find the unique combination of the finest ingredients with exclusive production methods and excellent quality control. No wonder, it makes the Belgian chocolate as one of favourite chocolate worldwide. Most of the people firmly believe that Belgian chocolate as a superior product, because of its well-balanced taste and beautiful structure. I know that Belgian chocolate may be expensive. But the Belgian chocolate is a product which has a reputation for quality. So, it suitable as a gift or special indulgence. This chocolate has been famous since the 18th century, under the rule of Leopold II. But, Jean Neuhaus introduced a new process and increased its popularity ten-fold. It happened in 1912. Neuhaus called this "Couverteur" as a particular version and “pralines” as a cold shell. Each town in Belgium has its unique recipes, including some world famous praline varieties which is undoubtedly delicious.
Back to topic.....Trusted information said that Farrugia created the masterpiece in his home country of Malta. He transported this replica into different parts. He put all the parts of the train into 25 wooden boxes. I heard that some parts of it damaged during the trip and some of the train's walls also collapsed. Finally, the train is entirely ready to be shown after working day and night to repair the whole body of this train.
From the outer appearance, it looks at the details of the steam-powered locomotive. We can see the carving detail looks obviously in the locomotive body. It said, 'Belcolade Express'. Where did he get such an idea to make a beautiful train replica? Farrugia got the idea when visiting Belgian Chocolate Festival in Brugge, last year. The chocolate train made of two parts. From the pictures, we can see the first part, like seven wagons. They modelled after modern Belgian trains. And the rest of it shaped after the old train wagons. It reminds Belgium's older carts, including a bar and restaurant. Wow…..amazing and beautiful. I think an only creative person with high imagination can represent the idea into the real creation with small scales. The chocolate train looks very detail, from the design of the locomotive to the wagons: even the railroad tracks and the rock made of chocolate.
It listed in Guinness World Records as the longest train in the world made by chocolate. The judges from the Guinness Book of Records were busy measuring the replica where it displayed at the north train station in Brussels, Belgium. They confirmed no other materials, but the chocolate used. The visitors were crowding also seem very enthusiastic to watch this replica from close range. But, it’s still not the most massive chocolate sculpture ever created. The previous record is the tallest chocolate structure (chocolate Christmas tree with 10 metres tall was created by Patrick Roger, in 2010) and the tallest chocolate Easter egg (with 10.39 metres in circumference and then about 19.6 metres at its widest point was created by Italian firm Tosca, in 2011). The tallest chocolate Easter egg weights 7,200kg.
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Art with chocolate who would have imagined that a miniature train could be made out of chocolate. Great read, interesting and informative.
Prasetio, I do not know how you manage to get such unique information and photos for your fantastic hubs. Your hubs are always a visual delight and information packed.
This information about the master creator and his chocolate creation is no less amazing. Thanks for sharing such amazing information.,
Voted up, interesting, beautiful and awesome.
Hi Prasetio,
I love chocolate and I loved reading this hub. It is truly amazing the amount of skill and work that went into this chocolate train. I also found it interesting that each town in Belgium has their own unique recipes for chocolate.
Voted up, yummy and sharing.
Cheers! Sue
Hi pras, what a fascinating and yummy train! lol! Andrew Farrugia is a very talented man. I can understand why its in the Guinness book of world records, so clever. Voted up! have a great week, nell
Hi Prasetico,
Wow, what a fascinating piece you wrote here. Amazing to see this made out of chocolate and as a total chocolate lover, it would be hard to resist!!
Really interesting topic and subject you chose, Congrats!!
Voted up, useful, interesting, shared and pinned!!!
Wow - the chocolate train is amazing! I don't think it would last long at my house. Hubby is addicted to chocolate. Voted up!
That is one fun chunk of chocolate! Seriously, the artist does amazing work. Thanks for highlighting the train for us.
How nice a chocolate train. I love the way it looks I remember the old steam engines when they use go by behind my grandparents store. Voted up.
I have trouble eating chocolate bunnies at Easter because they're too cute. I could never take a bite out of this cool train!
This is absolutely an incredible hub great work!
Hi prasetio! It's a little early in the morning for all that chocolate! What a beautiful, crazy creation. Oddly enough, I recently had a dream in which I met up with my dead parents. I was so happy to see them! But they said they didn't have a lot of time to talk, they had work to do. They were now chocolate artists. I was so shocked thinking, is that what they do in heaven?
Happy New Year Prasetio!
It is amazing the things that artist us to create with, chocolate, cheese, ice etc. I like some chocolate but am not really a chocolate lover. My mother-in-law used to work in a chocolate factory. One of her jobs was to put the little shapes on top of chocolates. These shapes were a code to identify one candy from another in a box of chocolates. That is something that might interest you in case you do not already know about the identifying codes.
that's an amazing creation -- and made outta Belgian chocolate, no less !!!!! I hope you're doing well , my friend -- great post!
Awesome! What a pity I was not there to see it! I love chocolate. This creativity is very amazing. How can anyone eat the beautiful train creation made of chocolate? Thanks for sharing this awesome hub prasetio. Voted up and more;-) BTW, Happy New Year.
Talk about an amazing feat...creating a chocolate locomotive and train cars that look so real out of chocolate! Thanks for introducing us to this work of art. Up, useful and interesting votes.
Well heck, this is a much more amazing article that my recent one on things to dip in melted chocolate, ha. Great hub Pras!
Wow! It's amazing the art that can be created out of food, especially chocolate! I love chocolate and if i had that much chocolate I would most likely be eating it :)
What a fascinating and beautiful Hub. As a lover of Belgian chocolate, I have to say that this train is a waste unless others get to enjoy its deliciousness! After all, the beauty of chocolate doesn't lie just in its appearance, but also its flavor. : ) Thank you for sharing this interesting work of art with us.
Yummy, yummy, totally incredible as all of your hubs are! What more can I say!!!
I love the original idea of modern and older train in one. What will Farrugia do next? Really, what will Farrugia do next? Was this a one-time achievement or does Farrugia create more art?
I am a chocolate lover through and through. That train is absolutely amazing. I can't believe the detail. Up, awesome, and beautiful.
This is fascinating Prasetio. Very creative and the detail is incredible. A very talented man, I think I would have been tempted to nibble here and there.
Thank you for sharing this unique showpiece.
Wishing you and your family a Happy and healthy New year.
What an interesting article, Pras. Wow. This was fascinating. The detail of the artistry that went into this creation is incredible. This guy is a rare talent. Thanks so much for letting us in on seeing this giant chocolate train.
Peg
The chocolate train is a wonderful creation, Prasetio! Thank you for sharing the information about it. I hope you have a very happy new year.
wow this is so fascinating chocolate trains? wow!! now I am really hungry.. they are beautiful trains.. I am amazed..great hub
Happy new Year
debbie
Wow, these chocolate trains surely look amazing! Way too pretty to eat, though. LOL Thanks a lot for sharing this interesting hub, Pras. Happy New Year :)
Fascinating. This person isa true artisan on many levels.
Wow prasetio what an amazing hub.As always you have given it your all and I vote across,up and share all around.
Here's to so many more hubs for us both to share in the coming new year.
Eddy.
Wow. That is so artful and amazing. Looks yummy too! ;o)
Such a yummy story! I would have problems making a chocolate train because I would eat it before I could finish! Hee.... Fascinating story Pras!
Farrugio is an amazing chocolate artist, pras, and you are an amazing writer for bringing us all these interesting facts about his creation - the world's longest all-chocolate train. Don't know if I could resist tasting a portion of it if I were close enough. Fantastic!
You will have a very happy, healthy, productive New Year. I have spoken! :)
Wow...a m a z i n g...and certainly too beautiful to even consider eating. But chocolate is a fav of mine...there are only 3 food groups: chocolate, chocolate, and chocolate. Thank you for sharing this artfully crafted hub showcasing an artfully created chocolate masterpiece. Pinning and sharing. Voted up +++
Hi Prasetio. What a creation. The detail in the train is amazing. Thanks for sharing with us.
What great creations !. The trains look so real and the details look proportional. It really needs expertise to make such wonderful miniature. Thanks for sharing brother.
Wow, just amazing! People's creativity never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for sharing this fascinating story.
Amazing! Weird to have one's mouth water over a train. (: Enjoyed the hub.
Hello Prasetio, This is amazing. I love chocolate, and finally finding out that it is good for you is a BIG plus. Thank you again for a most unique hub..Cheers.
Hi Prasetio,
Those chocolate trains ought to be stored in air conditioned rooms or they will melt. It is a beautiful art and I loved knowing about it.
I am amazed at various countries specializing in so many different art forms.
Incredible chocolate train! What won't they think of next! Another fascinating one my brother - your back in fine style - up and interesting, very much so.:)
You have the most interesting subjects, and write about them so well. These chocolate trains are just amazing. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes for a Happy New Year. :-)
Wow, a masterpiece that can be eaten as well. I love Belgium chocolates and having been to Belgium, I can only say that they're the best. Another interesting hub. Happy New Year!
This creation would not be safe around my house! Do wish I had one. A masterpiece as always. Fascinating. Thank you. ^
I did a "double take" on this, cause I just couldn't believe this creation was made of chocolate. It is just incredible.
I'm sharing this on my FaceBook page, plus with followers. I voted this UP,etc.
I do not know how you are not tempted to eat the train :) Tasty work here...cheers
As always your hub is amazing!
Master art! Love chocolate, love this !
Thanks for writing this hub.
Voting Up.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year :)
Abolutley amazing. As a chocolate lover anything in the form of chocolate is good, but a train?.............
i´m off to Belgium next year and looking at these pics, i´m really looking forward to it. Voted and shared
Good article about chocolate, I enjoy it and want to eat chocolate now :)
Hello Prasetio,
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to come! This was a great hub, making me very hungry for chocolate..:) I loved the train, how creative this was in making such an art piece out of chocolate. Thank you for sharing my friend,
Take care,
Sunnie
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