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Leased Railcars (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Leased Railcars [Abstract] |  |  |
Railcars Available for Lease, net | $ 23,434 | $ 24,018 |
Railcars Available for Lease, cost | 28,074 | 27,954 |
Railcars Available for Lease, accumulated depreciation | $ 4,640 | $ 3,936 |
Lease utilization rate | 73.00% | 73.00% |
Lease term | 3 years 6 months |  |
Depreciation Expense on Leased Railcars | $ 704 | $ 711 | $ 499

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