Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2013	Aug. 31, 2013
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 81,226	$ 97,435
Restricted cash	8,975	8,807
Accounts receivable, net	174,745	154,848
Inventories	328,235	316,783
Leased railcars for syndication	61,282	68,480
Equipment on operating leases, net	293,291	305,468
Property, plant and equipment, net	201,353	201,533
Goodwill	57,416	57,416
Intangibles and other assets, net	76,055	78,971
Total assets	1,282,578	1,289,741
Liabilities and Equity
Revolving notes	38,805	48,209
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	293,041	315,938
Deferred income taxes	86,501	86,040
Deferred revenue	8,706	8,838
Notes payable	372,666	373,889
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Greenbrier
Preferred stock - without par value; 25,000 shares authorized; none outstanding
Common stock - without par value; 50,000 shares authorized; 28,043 and 28,084 shares outstanding at November 30, 2013 and August 31, 2013
Additional paid-in capital	260,504	259,864
Retained earnings	190,230	174,842
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(3,135)	(6,504)
Total equity - Greenbrier	447,599	428,202
Noncontrolling interest	35,260	28,625
Total equity	482,859	456,827
Liabilities and Equity, Total	$ 1,282,578	$ 1,289,741