Follow our Red Dead Redemption 2 walkthrough for the Pouring Forth Oil mission. Includes steps for hijacking the oil wagon, robbing the train, and achieving Gold Medal requirements.
Walkthrough
- 1Speak to John in camp to start the mission.
- 2Head to Cornwall Factory Kerosene & Tar to find the oil wagon.
- 3Climb the fence on the north side of the factory to avoid guards.
- 4Wait for a guard to walk away, then jump over the fence to hijack the wagon.
- 5Follow the trail north to the drop-off point as quickly as possible.
- 6Return to camp and speak to John. Wait at least one in-game hour (or rest at your tent) for the next part.
- 7Head back to the drop-off point to begin the train robbery.
- 8Board the luggage cart with John and use [L2]/[LT] to rob passengers. Assist John by subduing stubborn passengers if needed.
- 9After looting two carts with John, find Sean in the baggage cart.
- 10As Sean opens the door, use Dead Eye to eliminate the guard attacking him, then another on top of the cart.
- 11In the next cart, use Dead Eye to take out two guards before Sean fires a single bullet (Gold Medal requirement).
- 12Loot the four points of interest in this cart.
- 13Head outside the cart and prepare for two waves of Lawmen.
- 14Use Dead Eye frequently during the shootout to target as many enemies as possible (at least 10 kills in Dead Eye for the Gold Medal).
- 15Stay in cover and use a Rifle or Repeater.
- 16After defeating the final Lawman, jump off the train and mount your horse.
- 17Gallop north along the tracks and over the hill to escape the marked area and complete the mission.
Tips
- For the Gold Medal, ensure you have Snake Oil or Chewing Tobacco to frequently use Dead Eye.
- Fully rob both carts for the Gold Medal.
- Use Dead Eye to take out guards before Sean fires his first shot for the Gold Medal.
- Get at least 10 kills using Dead Eye during the lawman shootout for the Gold Medal.
- Escape north along the tracks and over the hill quickly after the robbery.
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