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Debt - Cash Pool (Details) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($) cash_pool | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Number of cash pools | cash_pool | 2 |
QRS Cash Pool |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Number of cash pools | cash_pool | 1 |
Gross Cash Position | $ 308,200 | $ 300,800
Outstanding Debit Balances | (306,500) | (298,800)
Net Cash Position | $ 1,700 | 2,000
TRS Cash Pool |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Number of cash pools | cash_pool | 1 |
Gross Cash Position | $ 295,500 | 281,500
Outstanding Debit Balances | (292,700) | (279,300)
Net Cash Position | $ 2,800 | $ 2,200

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