An Honest Airplane...
I have to second Dengue Dude's suggestion about the book "Handling the big jets". Good luck finding one, as they are out of print and I'll bring mine to the grave with me. Try Amazon.
The -200 has no unusual flying charasteristics, at least that I have found. As PIC in both the -200 and -400, of course I prefer the -400 as the days seem shorter.( better A/C, APU,SATCOM,ACARS,ect, and with 3 guys, someone is always resting). The steering on the ground takes some getting used to, as the nose wheel is behind you quite a ways, and during 90 degree tight turns, your ass may well have to be over the sod as to keep the mains on concrete. With dual tillers( I believe all -200 have them), you won't have to wait till your PIC to start learning.
The Biggest problem, of course, is the damm coffee makers.
Have fun. Size does matter.