Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	May 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 31,606	$ 53,571
Restricted cash	8,906	6,277
Accounts receivable, net	162,352	146,326
Inventories	344,168	316,741
Leased railcars for syndication	71,091	97,798
Equipment on operating leases, net	332,924	362,968
Property, plant and equipment, net	197,779	182,429
Goodwill	57,416	137,066
Intangibles and other assets, net	79,364	81,368
Total assets	1,285,606	1,384,544
Liabilities and Equity
Revolving notes	92,968	60,755
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	286,964	329,508
Deferred income taxes	86,229	95,363
Deferred revenue	16,203	17,194
Notes payable	372,942	428,079
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Greenbrier
Preferred stock - without par value; 25,000 shares authorized; none outstanding
Common stock - without par value; 50,000 shares authorized; 27,222 and 27,143 shares outstanding at May 31, 2013 and August 31, 2012
Additional paid-in capital	258,282	252,256
Retained earnings	154,126	185,890
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(7,701)	(6,369)
Total equity - Greenbrier	404,707	431,777
Noncontrolling interest	25,593	21,868
Total equity	430,300	453,645
Liabilities and Equity, Total	$ 1,285,606	$ 1,384,544