1279shp: Your a top man!!! Agree with every word you say.
Going Boeing: Your on the money. The dash 8-200 (or Q200) came about with the demand to operatethe the dash 8-100 out of hot and heigh airfields. The 200 is the same size as the 100, but with the 300 series engines, and an increase in the ZFW. The Q400 is a different kettle of fish all together and has more in common with an ATR72, even though it is a dash.
Now back to the topic at hand. It will be a sad day when the last 744 goes, should have ANZ brought the 747-800???