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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Gross Other Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Gross Carrying Value | $ 87,666 | $ 87,003
Rail Products and Services |  |
Gross Carrying Value | 57,139 | 56,476
Construction Products |  |
Gross Carrying Value | 1,348 | 1,348
Tubular and Energy Services |  |
Gross Carrying Value | $ 29,179 | $ 29,179

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