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Derailed
Grand Theft Auto V

Derailed

Follow our step-by-step guide to ace the Derailed mission in Grand Theft Auto V, including tips for the Better Than CJ and Fastest Speed Gold Medal requirements.

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Follow our step-by-step guide to ace the Derailed mission in Grand Theft Auto V, including tips for the Better Than CJ and Fastest Speed Gold Medal requirements.

Alright, so Trevor wants to hijack a Merryweather train, and you know how he gets when he hates someone. This mission, 'Derailed,' kicks off after you finish 'The Paleto Score.'

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    First things first, make your way over to Trevor's Trailer. That's where the mission starts as Michael.
  2. 2
    Once the intro scene wraps up, hop on the bike and ride to the train's location. You'll need to find a raised path nearby that lets you jump onto the top of the train. Go fast on the Sanchez to nail this jump – it's crucial for one of the Gold Medals!
  3. 3
    After you've landed on the train, ride down to the engine. You'll take control of the train here. Now, switch over to Michael. You'll need to wait for the train to reach a specific point where it's going to crash. Once it does, use sticky bombs on the yellow container. Michael will then start searching for loot, and you'll need to defend him from any threats.
  4. 4
    With Michael done looting, it's time to escape! Race over to the beach and grab the getaway vehicle. Drive it to safety to wrap up the mission.
🏆 Gold Medal Requirements
✓Mission Time: Complete the mission within 11 minutes and 30 seconds. This is pretty doable if you don't mess around too much.
✓Fastest Speed: Reach top speed on the Sanchez bike. You'll want to be going full throttle on the way to the train and for that initial jump.
✓Better Than CJ: Land on the train using the first jump. This is the tricky one! When you get close to the train, drop back a bit and look for a track leading upwards on the right side. Ride up that track and jump off it onto the train. Don't miss this jump, or you'll have to restart the checkpoint for the medal.
Tips
  • Riding on top of the train can be a bit dicey, so be careful not to fall off, especially when you're heading towards the engine.
  • The 'Fastest Speed' and 'Better Than CJ' medals are linked to your approach to the train. Make sure you're going full speed on the Sanchez and nail that first jump onto the train.

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