EXHIBIT 23

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.
333-08035, 33-3392, and 33-80869 of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. on Forms S-8
of our reports dated October 24, 2000, appearing in and incorporated by
reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.
for the year ended August 31, 2000.







DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Portland, Oregon
November 29, 2000