I did a LHR-JFK-DCAxIAD-LAS-LAX-HNL-LAX-LHR in the late 80's on TWA as part of a tour. The trans-continental and HNL flights were on the Tristar. I seem to recall that TWA was 2-5-2 in Y.

I always seemed to end up in the middle seat of the 5 near the back... It wasn't too bad as everybody on the tour had got to know each other, so we were all together. My fear of flying tended to get greatly exaggerated as it meant the 2 nice girls sat either side of me and "comforted" me

Am I correct in saying that the tail engine was only used for take off? I seem to remember that once we got to cruise, you could hear the engine wind down - although maybe I'm imagining that.

Rain Man and Major League were on every flight!!