Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2013		May 31, 2012		May 31, 2013		May 31, 2012
Net earnings (loss)	$ (55,624)		$ 20,725		$ (28,671)		$ 51,307
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Translation adjustment	(1,761)		(4,551)		279		(6,084)
Reclassification of derivative financial instruments recognized in net earnings (loss)	105	[1]	(5,028)	[1]	(790)	[1]	(4,168)	[1]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments	(1,325)	[2]	3,191	[2]	(817)	[2]	6,342	[2]
Other (net of tax effect)	5				5
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,976)		(6,388)		(1,323)		(3,910)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(58,600)		14,337		(29,994)		47,397
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(374)		(1,497)		(3,102)		168
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Greenbrier	$ (58,974)		$ 12,840		$ (33,096)		$ 47,565

[1] Net of tax of effect of $0.1 million and $0.7 million for the three months ended May 31, 2013 and 2012 and $0.1 million and $1.0 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2013 and 2012.

[2] Net of tax of effect of $0.3 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended May 31, 2013 and 2012 and $0.2 million and $1.2 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2013 and 2012.