Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014 railcar	Sep. 30, 2013 railcar Vessel
Operating Activities
Net income	$ 146.5	$ 116.0
Adjustments to reconcile income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense	211.9	196.1
Change in accrued operating lease expense	(24.9)	(31.4)
Gains on sales of assets	(55.1)	(52.2)
Deferred income taxes	(42.8)	(45.1)
Share of affiliates’ earnings, net of dividends	(9.8)	(44.9)
Other	(26.1)	24.3
Net cash provided by operating activities	285.3	253.0
Investing Activities
Additions to operating assets and facilities	(826.6)	(551.3)
Loans extended	0	(14.2)
Investments in affiliates	0	(101.3)
Portfolio investments and capital additions	(826.6)	(666.8)
Purchases of leased-in assets	(150.5)	(58.5)
Portfolio proceeds	(181.8)	(286.6)
Proceeds from sales of other assets	(22.7)	(24.4)
Net decrease (increase) in restricted cash	6.4	8.0
Other	5.8	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(760.4)	(406.3)
Financing Activities
Net proceeds from issuances of debt (original maturities longer than 90 days)	976.2	801.8
Repayments of debt (original maturities longer than 90 days)	(682.9)	(405.7)
Net increase (decrease) in debt with original maturities of 90 days or less	(36.8)	227.2
Stock repurchases	(124.6)	(50.0)
Dividends	(47.1)	(46.0)
Other	(2.8)	(1.5)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(155.6)	(71.4)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	(0.8)	(1.6)
Net increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(320.3)	(83.5)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at beginning of period	379.7	234.2
Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of period	59.4	150.7
Noncash Investing Transactions
Distributions from affiliates	1.1	173.0	[1]
Portfolio proceeds	181.8	286.6
Number of railcars received	62	591
Number of vessels received		5
Aae Cargo Ag [Member]
Investing Activities
Portfolio proceeds	0	(91.1)
Noncash Investing Transactions
Portfolio proceeds	$ 0	$ 91.1

[1] We received distributions of 62 railcars in 2014 and 591 railcars in 2013 from our Southern Capital affiliate. Additionally, we received five vessels and related working capital from the disposition of our Singco and Somargas affiliates in 2013. (2) In 2013, proceeds from the sale of our interest in Ahaus Alstätter Eisenbahn Cargo AG (“AAE”) included receipt of a $91.1 million note.