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Railcar Leasing and Management Services Group - Schedule of proceeds from leased railcars (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] |  |  |
Proceeds from sale leased railcars |  | $ 412.3 | $ 204.2
Sales-type Lease, Revenue | $ 26.3 | 60.5 |
Payments to Acquire Equipment on Lease |  | $ 218.4 |
Railcars Acquired | 6,779 | 6,779 |
Railcar Leasing and Management Services Group | Railcars owned one year or less at the time of sale (1) |  |  |
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] |  |  |
Proceeds from sale leased railcars |  | $ 237.3 | 80.8
Railcar Leasing and Management Services Group | Railcars owned more than one year at the time of sale |  |  |
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] |  |  |
Proceeds from sale leased railcars |  | $ 175.0 | $ 123.4

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