Railcar Leasing and Management Services Group (Details 2) (Leasing Group, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013
Leasing Group
Future contractual minimum rental revenues on leases
Remaining six months of 2013	$ 217.0
2014	364.4
2015	304.3
2016	244.5
2017	183.3
Thereafter	345.0
Total	$ 1,658.5

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