Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) [Abstract]
Payments to Acquire Leasing Assets Net of Sold Railcars Owned One Year or Less Net Cost	$ 319.3	$ 92.4	$ 79.9

Payments to Acquire Leasing Assets Net of Sold Railcars Owned One Year or Less Net Cost

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