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Pouring Forth Oil
Red Dead Redemption 2

Pouring Forth Oil

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.

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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
  1. 1
    Speak to John in camp to start the mission.
  2. 2
    Head to Cornwall Factory Kerosene & Tar to find the oil wagon.
  3. 3
    Climb the fence on the north side of the factory to avoid guards.
  4. 4
    Wait for a guard to walk away, then jump over the fence to hijack the wagon.
  5. 5
    Follow the trail north to the drop-off point as quickly as possible.
  6. 6
    Return to camp and speak to John. Wait at least one in-game hour (or rest at your tent) for the next part.
  7. 7
    Head back to the drop-off point to begin the train robbery.
  8. 8
    Board the luggage cart with John and use [L2]/[LT] to rob passengers. Assist John by subduing stubborn passengers if needed.
  9. 9
    After looting two carts with John, find Sean in the baggage cart.
  10. 10
    As Sean opens the door, use Dead Eye to eliminate the guard attacking him, then another on top of the cart.
  11. 11
    In the next cart, use Dead Eye to take out two guards before Sean fires a single bullet (Gold Medal requirement).
  12. 12
    Loot the four points of interest in this cart.
  13. 13
    Head outside the cart and prepare for two waves of Lawmen.
  14. 14
    Use Dead Eye frequently during the shootout to target as many enemies as possible (at least 10 kills in Dead Eye for the Gold Medal).
  15. 15
    Stay in cover and use a Rifle or Repeater.
  16. 16
    After defeating the final Lawman, jump off the train and mount your horse.
  17. 17
    Gallop 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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