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Battle for the Train of Gold12th of 55 episodes in Sunbow season 1. Written by David Carren. First aired October 16, 1985.Previous episode: The Pyramid of Darkness, Part 5 Next episode: Operation Mind Menace |
Ready for a possible Cobra attack, the Joes guard the Bureau of Engraving. The attack comes, but only as a distraction while Maj. Bludd steals a videotape with information on the gold depository at Fort Knox. G.I. Joe sends all its forces to protect the installation, over the objections of its commanding officer, Gen. Stack. As the Joes prepare for another battle, Zartan uses a tunnel beneath the repository to kidnap and impersonate the general and order the guards outside.
Noticing the guards' departure, Duke, Scarlett, and Snake Eyes check out the vault and are captured by Zartan, who uses them as hostages as Cobra transports the gold down the tunnel to a waiting train. A battle ensues as Cobra occupies the base and destroys most of the Joe equipment. Eight Joes discover the tunnel and give chase but have no fast way to pursue the departing train. Thunder leads the team to a nearby ranch where they mount horses and use a shortcut to reach Cobra. The hostages break free of their restraints shortly before the Joes get on board. During the fighting, Buzzer's chainsaw cuts into the pressure regulator, causing an explosion that throws the train off the tracks. The Dreadnoks escape but the Joes recover the gold and receive an apology from Gen. Stack.
Appearing Cast and Equipment
| Featured Characters | |||
| Duke | 300 seconds | 34 lines | disguised as security at Bureau of Engraving; captured at Fort Knox; on train |
| Scarlett | 226 seconds | 22 lines | disguised as worker at Bureau of Engraving; captured at Fort Knox; on train |
| Gung-Ho | 213 seconds | 27 lines | in Silver Mirage outside Bureau; at Fort Knox; leading train chase on horseback |
| Snake Eyes | 173 seconds | disguised as worker at Bureau of Engraving; captured at Fort Knox; on train | |
| Zartan | 99 seconds | 13 lines | disguised as Gen. Stack to steal gold from Fort Knox; driving train; stealing Dragonfly |
| Thunder | 96 seconds | 11 lines | in Wolverine outside Bureau; in Slugger at Fort Knox; chasing train on horseback |
| Cover Girl | 75 seconds | 5 lines | in Wolverine outside Bureau of Engraving; at Fort Knox; chasing train on horseback |
| Maj. Bludd | 69 seconds | 8 lines | leading F.A.N.G.s to Bureau of Engraving, stealing tape; playing tape at Cobra temple |
| Mutt | 69 seconds | 8 lines | disguised as security outside Bureau; at Fort Knox; chasing train |
| Buzzer | 68 seconds | 6 lines | capturing Gen. Stack, guarding Joe prisoners, on train |
| Short-Fuze | 61 seconds | 5 lines | at Fort Knox; chasing train on horseback |
| Junkyard | 58 seconds | with Mutt outside Bureau of Engraving and at Fort Knox; seen at horse ranch | |
| Zap | 56 seconds | 4 lines | at Fort Knox; chasing train on horseback |
| Ripper | 49 seconds | 3 lines | capturing Gen. Stack, guarding Joe prisoners, on train |
| Torch | 45 seconds | 1 line | capturing Gen. Stack, guarding Joe prisoners, on train |
| Stalker | 38 seconds | (silent) | at Fort Knox; chasing train and fighting on board |
| Wild Bill | 24 seconds | 9 lines | flying Dragonfly at Bureau of Engraving and Fort Knox, and to follow Cobra's train |
| Cobra Commander | 20 seconds | 4 lines | at Cobra temple during and after assault on Bureau of Engraving |
| Destro | 20 seconds | 2 lines | at Cobra temple during and after assault on Bureau of Engraving |
| Ace | 10 seconds | 3 lines | running for Skystrikers during the Fort Knox battle |
| Wild Weasel | 4 seconds | 1 line | leading Rattler attack on Fort Knox |
| Troops Appearing | |||
| Cobra | 165 seconds | 2 lines | in F.A.N.G.s and on foot attacking Bureau of Engraving; fighting at Fort Knox; on train |
| Greenshirt | 79 seconds | in Silver Mirages outside Bureau; fighting at Fort Knox; chasing train | |
| Cobra Officer | 15 seconds | 2 lines | starting assault on Bureau of Engraving; reporting to Zartan as train is loaded |
| Vehicles Appearing | |||
| Slugger | 77 seconds | used to defend Fort Knox and blast open door; slowly chasing train | |
| Dragonfly | 48 seconds | used to scout for Cobra at Bureau of Engraving and Fort Knox; stolen by Zartan | |
| A.P.C. | 43 seconds | used to defend Fort Knox and chase train; several used as a barricade to stop train | |
| Mauler | 36 seconds | used to defend Fort Knox | |
| V.A.M.P. | 34 seconds | used to defend Fort Knox and chase train | |
| Skystriker | 22 seconds | on ground at Fort Knox, destroyed during attack | |
| F.A.N.G. | 18 seconds | used to assault Bureau of Engraving | |
| Silver Mirage | 13 seconds | used to patrol Bureau of Engraving; briefly seen at Fort Knox and chasing train | |
| Rattler | 12 seconds | used to destroy Skystrikers at Fort Knox | |
| Wolverine | 7 seconds | used to keep watch outside Bureau of Engraving; briefly seen at Fort Knox | |
| F.L.A.K. | 6 seconds | used to defend Fort Knox | |
| M.O.B.A.T. | 2 seconds | used to defend Fort Knox (10:35-36); distinct from generic green tanks | |
| Non-Toy Characters: Engraving Bureau tour guide and officer, Army soldiers, Gen. Stack, Joe "blueshirt" pilots, Spencer Murphy | |||
| Non-Toy Equipment: various forklifts; Army tanks, jeeps, and trucks; Fort Knox gun emplacements (used by Cobra); Cobra Bullet | |||
Misc. Notes
- On the DVDs from Shout! Factory, this episode is included in the Season 1.2 set (Disc 6, Episode 4).
- In production order, this is the first episode besides The Pyramid of Darkness to feature Snake Eyes in a grey uniform. The Silver Mirages and Maulers have their finished design (in contrast to their earlier appearance in Cobra's Creatures).