Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives by wheel arrangement, 4-4-2 represents a configuration of a four-wheeled leading bogie, four powered and coupled driving wheels, and two trailing wheels supporting part of the weight of the boiler and firebox.

The LNER 4-4-2 Atlantic Locomotives. Britain's first Atlantic appeared on the Great Northern Railway (GNR) in 1898 as an enlargement of the ubiquitous 4-4-0 for express work, building 116 examples of various designs.

The London, Brighton and South Coast Railway H2 class is a class of 4-4-2 steam locomotives for express passenger work. They were designed when D. E. Marsh was officially Locomotive Superintendent, and were built at Brighton Works in 1911 and 1912.

Feb 22, 2004 · When the tall stacks and domes of the original GCR vintage were retained by the LNER during the superheating upgrade, they were designated C13/2 and C14/2. Those with the shorter, LNER-scale fitments were C13/3 and C14/3.

Trials with #292, a four-cylinder compound, and #294 suggest to the objective eye that none of the three really stood out from the other two. Although firebox heating surface grew by more than 30 sq ft (2.79 sq m) compared to the Ivatt designs, British railroads soon moved to the 4-6-0 to gain more adhesion weight.

In tests against a North Eastern Z class and the Great Northern's Class 251, the superheated Hazeldean showed up with the lowest coal consumption per drawbar horsepower hour in all but the heaviest working.

Apr 24, 2015 · 4-4-2, the most beloved and controversial of all football formations. The solid, sensible option or a dinosaur in the age of tiki-taka? Read on for the basic guide to the classic formation.

Sep 5, 2012 · 4-4-2 has long been considered the fundamental formation for any football team, particularly in the UK. Kids all over the country play their first full-sized games in a 4-4-2 formation, and it remains the most popular formation across the Football League.

Dec 22, 2015 · For over a decade, many of the Premier League's best teams have employed variations of a 4-2-3-1 formation with the familiar front-two being squeezed out of the game. But with Leicester top of...

Jul 15, 2023 · The 4-4-2 Explained: The 442 formation is a successful football tactic for teams across the UK, from Manchester United to Leicester City. We've put together a comprehensive guide to one of football’s most iconic and identifiable formations.