Wrong Side of the Tracks is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, picked up in Big Smoke’s House, Idlewood, Los Santos for Big Smoke. The objective: chase the Los Santos Vagos on a train on a motorbike while Big Smoke shoots at and kills them. This GTA San Andreas Wrong Side of the Tracks walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Big Smoke’s House, Idlewood, Los Santos.
- Given by: Big Smoke.
- Objective: Chase the Los Santos Vagos on a train on a motorbike while Big Smoke shoots at and kills them.
- Reward: Respect.
- Unlocks: Just Business.
- Unlocked by: Running Dog.
GTA San Andreas Wrong Side of the Tracks walkthrough
- Drive to Unity Station.
- Get on the motorbike with Big Smoke, chase down the Vagos gang members and take them out!.
- Keep up with the front carriage of the train so Big Smoke can shoot the Vagos gang members.
- You left Big Smoke behind go get him!.
- Take Big Smoke back to his house.
How GTA San Andreas Wrong Side of the Tracks fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Big Smoke dies.
- Glendale destroyed.
- Vagos escape.
- The train reached Las Venturas.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA San Andreas missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or NPC the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in San Andreas? See all GTA San Andreas missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA San Andreas cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
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FAQ
How do you start GTA San Andreas Wrong Side of the Tracks?
Pick it up in Big Smoke’s House, Idlewood, Los Santos for Big Smoke.
What do you get for completing GTA San Andreas Wrong Side of the Tracks?
Respect.
What fails GTA San Andreas Wrong Side of the Tracks?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Big Smoke dies; Glendale destroyed; Vagos escape; the train reached Las Venturas.
What does GTA San Andreas Wrong Side of the Tracks unlock?
Which version of GTA San Andreas is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox and mobile/Definitive Edition releases of GTA San Andreas, aside from minor control differences.
