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Leases (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Oct. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) item | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Leases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Operating lease liabilities |  |  | $ 30,184 | $ 68,726
Number of renewal options | item |  |  | 2 |
Extension term |  |  | 5 years |
Increase in liability |  |  | $ 15,939 | 32,079
Lease payments under new lease |  |  | $ 3,000 |
New lease term |  |  | 11 years 6 months |
Assets |  |  | $ 18,152 | 56,507
Gain related to lease termination |  | $ 2,445 | 15,200 | 2,445
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] |  |  |  |
Leases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Operating lease liabilities |  |  |  | 67,508
Assets |  |  |  | $ 45,727
FreightCar Alabama [Member] |  |  |  |
Leases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gain related to lease termination |  |  | $ 15,234 |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |  |
Leases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Lease term |  |  | 2 years 6 months |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |
Leases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Lease term |  |  | 20 years |
Scenario, Forecast [Member] |  |  |  |
Leases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Change in leased area | 40.00% |  |  |

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