Exhibit 23.1


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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. on Form S-3 of our reports dated November 11,
2004, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of The Greenbrier Companies,
Inc. for the year ended August 31, 2004, and to the reference to us under the
heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration
Statement.


Deloitte & Touche LLP

Portland, Oregon
December 10, 2004