Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2012	Aug. 31, 2012
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 41,284	$ 53,571
Restricted cash	7,322	6,277
Accounts receivable, net	163,385	146,326
Inventories	363,642	316,741
Leased railcars for syndication	54,297	97,798
Equipment on operating leases, net	362,522	362,968
Property, plant and equipment, net	186,715	182,429
Goodwill	137,066	137,066
Intangibles and other assets, net	79,500	81,368
Total assets	1,395,733	1,384,544
Liabilities and Equity
Revolving notes	89,826	60,755
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	282,925	329,508
Deferred income taxes	96,498	95,363
Deferred revenue	28,283	17,194
Notes payable	427,697	428,079
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Greenbrier
Preferred stock-without par value; 25,000 shares authorized; none outstanding
Common stock-without par value; 50,000 shares authorized; 27,195 and 27,143 shares outstanding at November 30, 2012 and August 31, 2012
Additional paid-in capital	254,359	252,256
Retained earnings	196,317	185,890
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(3,596)	(6,369)
Total equity Greenbrier	447,080	431,777
Noncontrolling interest	23,424	21,868
Total equity	470,504	453,645
Liabilities and Equity, Total	$ 1,395,733	$ 1,384,544