Direct Financing Leases and Other Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Direct Financing Leases And Other Assets [Abstract]

Direct financing leases and other assets

	December 31,
	2011		2010
	(In thousands)
Direct financing leases, net	$	280,988		274,631
Investments held in Rabbi Trusts		18,696		17,404
Insurance receivables		15,488		11,075
Debt issuance costs		16,106		13,075
Prepaid pension asset		257		20,609
Contract incentives		17,524		18,638
Interest rate swap agreements		21,843		15,429
Other		22,783		22,040
Total	$	393,685		392,901