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Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) - Axis LLC - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2021 | Nov. 30, 2020
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of ownership in entity | 41.90% |
Railcar Components |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |
Purchases of goods from related party | $ 2.8 | $ 3.8

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