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Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Jul. 31, 2011
Interest rate hedges included in balance sheet      
AOCL – loss/ (income) $ 3.7us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCumulativeChangesInNetGainLossFromCashFlowHedgesEffectNetOfTax $ 6.6us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCumulativeChangesInNetGainLossFromCashFlowHedgesEffectNetOfTax  
Designated as hedging instrument | Expired hedges | 2006 secured railcar equipment notes      
Interest rate hedges included in balance sheet      
Notional Amount 200.0invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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Designated as hedging instrument | Expired hedges | Promissory notes      
Interest rate hedges included in balance sheet      
Notional Amount 370.0invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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Designated as hedging instrument | Expired hedges | TRIP Holdings warehouse loan      
Interest rate hedges included in balance sheet      
Notional Amount 788.5invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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Designated as hedging instrument | Open hedges | Promissory notes      
Interest rate hedges included in balance sheet      
Notional Amount 364.2invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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Designated as hedging instrument | Open hedges | TRIP Master Funding secured railcar equipment notes      
Interest rate hedges included in balance sheet      
Notional Amount 53.8invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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[1] Weighted average fixed interest rate