| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2408403 - Disclosure - Accounts Receivable, net (Details 1) (http://www.americanrailcar.com/role/AccountsReceivableNetDetails1) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001344596 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Receivables [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31 | 2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31 | 2014-01-01 - 2014-12-31 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |||
Summary of allowance for doubtful accounts | |||
Beginning balance | |||
(Adjustment) Provision | ( | ||
Write-offs | ( | ( | ( |
Ending balance | 1,404,000 | 1,172,000 | |