Sidetracked

Sidetracked is a main story mission in Grand Theft Auto V given by Lester Crest , involving protagonist Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton and Trevor Philips .

It's the 67° GTA V mission in chronological order, and it takes place in Los Santos.

This is a Heist Setup mission that is played depending on the approach selected for The Big Score (Obvious Approach) .

Prepare for the Big Score.

Gold Medal Objectives (100%)

The following are the Mission Objectives required to obtain the Gold Medal in the mission "Sidetracked":

Time: Finish the mission in 04:30.
- Use a sniper rifle to remove the guards.
- Fly low in the chopper to move faster.
Undetected: Don't get caught while taking over the train tracks.
- Use a sniper rifle or a suppressed weapon to get rid of the guards.

Note: You can complete each Gold Medal requirement in multiple playthroughs of the mission. You don't need to obtain them all in one single playthrough.

Sidetracked - Mission Details:

This mission can be completed by either Michael, Franklin or Trevor.

Lester will text the player telling them that he has a crane ready to steal the train. The player heads to the railway station in the Grand Senora Desert. There are two railway workers which the player knocks out. Then, the player will head to the cabin and switch the train tracks so the next train is diverted.

Play then is switched to Trevor, who is flying a chopper with a magnet. He picks up the train's engine with the magnet and takes it back to his airstrip. He then goes back, picks up one of the flatbed cars and delivers it to his airstrip.

Sidetracked: Mission Objectives

Incapacitate the railway workers.
Wait for a train to stop in the sidings.
Pick up the freight engine.
Take the freight engine to Trevor's airstrip.
Pick up a flatbed carriage.
Take the flatbed to Trevor's airstrip.

Sidetracked: Mission Info

Mission Number 67
Mission Giver Lester Crest
Mission Type Branching Choice
Protagonist (Playable) Michael De Santa Franklin Clinton Trevor Philips
Location Davis Quartz; Grand Senora Desert
State / Area Los Santos

Heist Finale
The Big Score (Obvious Approach)
Featuring Freight Train Skylift Sandy Shores Airfield
Notes This is a branching mission that is played when choosing The Big Score (Obvious Approach).