Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 53,571	$ 50,222
Restricted cash	6,277	2,113
Accounts receivable, net	146,326	188,443
Inventories	316,741	323,512
Leased railcars for syndication	97,798	30,690
Equipment on operating leases, net	362,968	321,141
Property, plant and equipment, net	182,429	161,200
Goodwill	137,066	137,066
Intangibles and other assets, net	81,368	87,268
Total assets	1,384,544	1,301,655
Liabilities and Equity
Revolving notes	60,755	90,339
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	329,508	316,536
Deferred income taxes	95,363	83,839
Deferred revenue	17,194	5,900
Notes payable	428,079	429,140
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 22 & 23)
Greenbrier
Preferred stock - without par value; 25,000 shares authorized; none outstanding
Common stock - without par value; 50,000 shares authorized; 27,143 and 25,186 outstanding at August 31, 2012 and 2011
Additional paid-in capital	252,256	242,286
Retained earnings	185,890	127,182
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(6,369)	(7,895)
Total equity Greenbrier	431,777	361,573
Noncontrolling interest	21,868	14,328
Total equity	453,645	375,901
Liabilities and Equity, Total	$ 1,384,544	$ 1,301,655