Somerset pastry chef makes steam engine out of sugar

A retired pastry chef has created a spectacular steam engine model out of sugar.

Alan Whatley from Somerset came up with the idea to craft a Star class locomotive after being asked to attend an exhibition at London’s ExCel venue.

He merged his past profession with his hobby as a steam enthusiast and the piece is now on show at the Taunton Model Railway Group clubhouse at Bishops Lydeard Station.

Video Journalist: Elliot Darby