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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549-1004

FORM 10-K
/X/ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 1997
or
/ / TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
for the transition period from ___________ to ___________

Commission File No. 1-13146

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THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE 93-0816972
(State of Incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

ONE CENTERPOINTE DRIVE, SUITE 200
LAKE OSWEGO, OREGON 97035
(Address of principal executive offices)
(503) 684-7000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
(Title of Each Class) (Name of Each Exchange
COMMON STOCK, on Which Registered)
PAR VALUE $0.001 PER SHARE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
NONE

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K.
Yes X No
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Aggregate market value of the Registrant's Common Stock held by non-affiliates
on October 31, 1997 (based on the closing price of such shares on such date) was
approximately $92,111,000.

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock on October 31,
1997 was 14,165,028 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Parts of Registrant's 1997 Annual Report to Stockholders and of
Registrant's Proxy Statement dated November 24, 1997 prepared in connection
with the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on January 13, 1998 are
incorporated by reference into Parts II and III of this Report.
THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC.
FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS



PART I PAGE
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Item 1. BUSINESS 1

Item 2. PROPERTIES 7

Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 8

Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS 8

PART II

Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS 8

Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 8

Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 8

Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA 8

Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE 8

PART III

Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF REGISTRANT 9

Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 9

Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
AND MANAGEMENT 9

Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS 9

PART IV

Item 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS
ON FORM 8-K 10


SIGNATURES 19


(i)
PART I.

ITEM 1. BUSINESS
INTRODUCTION

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. ("Greenbrier" or the "Company") is a leading
supplier of transportation equipment and services to the railroad and related
industries. The Company's manufacturing segment produces double-stack intermodal
railcars, conventional railcars and marine vessels, and provides repair and
refurbishment for both intermodal and conventional railcars. In addition to
manufacturing, Greenbrier is engaged in complementary leasing and services
activities. The lease fleet consists of 27,594 owned or managed railcars as of
August 31, 1997. Greenbrier believes this fleet is among the largest
non-railroad owned fleets in the United States.

Greenbrier divested its fleet of domestic containers, intermodal and highway
trailers and chassis previously held for lease during the fourth quarter of 1997
and subsequent to year end. The Company is currently engaged in discussions with
potential purchasers of its third party transportation logistics business. The
decision to divest the third party logistics and trailer and container leasing
operations was reached after an extensive review of various options by
management. The expansion of the logistics segment during 1996 and 1997 was
based on expected complementary advantages of bringing assets and services
together which did not develop. Industry fundamentals for both businesses are
strong, however; rates of return on capital invested have been less than
desired. The Company has decided to focus on its core railcar operations where
it believes it can more productively deploy management and capital resources.

Greenbrier is a Delaware corporation formed in 1981. The Company's principal
executive offices are located at One Centerpointe Drive, Lake Oswego, Oregon
97035, and its telephone number is (503) 684-7000.


PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Greenbrier operates in two primary business segments: the manufacture of
railcars and marine vessels and the refurbishment and repair of railcars; and
the leasing and management of surface transportation equipment and related
services. A summary of selected consolidated financial information for these two
business segments as well as domestic and foreign operations is set forth in
Note 16 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

INTERMODAL PRODUCTS

Intermodal transportation is the movement of cargo in standardized containers or
trailers. Intermodal containers and trailers are generally freely
interchangeable among railcar, truck or ship, making it possible to move cargo
in a single container or trailer from a point of origin to its final destination
without the repeated loading and unloading of freight required by traditional
shipping methods. A major innovation in intermodal transportation has been the
articulated double-stack railcar which transports stacked containers on a single
platform. An articulated railcar is a unit comprised of up to five platforms,
each of which is linked by a common set of wheels and axles.

DOUBLE-STACK RAILCARS. The double-stack railcar provides significant operating
and capital savings over other types of intermodal railcars. These savings are
the result of (i) increased train density (two containers are carried within the
same longitudinal space conventionally used to carry one trailer or container);
(ii) a railcar weight reduction per container of approximately 50 percent;
(iii) easier terminal handling characteristics; (iv) reduced equipment costs of
approximately 30 percent over the cost of providing the same carrying capacity
with conventional equipment; (v) better ride quality leading to reduced damage
claims; and (vi) increased fuel efficiency resulting from weight reduction and
improved aerodynamics. The Company is the leading manufacturer of double stack
railcars with an estimated cumulative U.S. market share of nearly 60%. In 1997,
375 double-stack railcars were manufactured and sold by the Company, which the
Company believes represents 54% of total market share during such period.


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Greenbrier's comprehensive line of articulated and non-articulated double-stack
railcars offers varying load capacities and configurations. Current double-stack
products include:

MAXI-STACK -Registered Trademark- - The Maxi-Stack is a series of
double-stack railcars that features the ride-quality and operating
efficiency of articulated stack cars and the versatility for alternating
platforms to carry a variety of cargo. The Maxi-Stack III is a
five-platform railcar that features the ability to carry containers up to
53 feet in length, the longest shipping containers presently in use. The
Maxi-Stack AP is a three-platform all-purpose railcar that is more
versatile than other intermodal cars that carry both trailers and
containers because it allows the loading of either one large over-the-road
trailer or two 28-foot trailers. It is also able to carry double-stack
containers on the same platform.

HUSKY-STACK -Registered Trademark- - The Husky-Stack is a non-articulated
(stand-alone) or draw bar connected series of double-stack railcars with
the capability of carrying containers up to 42 percent heavier than a
single Maxi-Stack platform. The All-Purpose Husky-Stack is a
non-articulated version of the Maxi-Stack AP. Husky-Stack 2+2 is a 56-foot
railcar that allows the double-stack loading of up to four 28-foot
containers. Husky-Stack also provides a means to extend double-stack
economics to small load segments and terminals.

AUTOSTACK. Autostack is a proprietary system developed and licensed by the
Company to transport vehicles intermodally in standard domestic or international
shipping containers and, unlike conventional multi-level railcars, can be used
in standard rail, ship and highway intermodal corridors. In 1997, Greenbrier
recorded a $7 million write-down of the carrying value of the Autostack
operating equipment to approximate the anticipated net realizable value of the
assets based on projected future performance under existing contracts.
Greenbrier believes Autostack will remain a niche player in the vehicle
transportation industry. The Autostack system transported approximately 98,000
vehicles in 1997.

CONVENTIONAL RAILCARS

Greenbrier, through its subsidiaries Gunderson, Inc. and TrentonWorks Limited,
is the leading manufacturer of boxcars in North America. A wide variety of
100-ton capacity boxcars, primarily used in the forest products industry, are
offered as well as custom built high capacity railcars for special applications
such as automotive parts or canstock movement. In addition to boxcars, the
Company manufactures high cubic capacity covered hopper railcars for grain
transportation, center partition flat cars for lumber and other building
materials, gondolas for scrap steel services and various other conventional
railcar types. In 1997, approximately 4,100 conventional railcars were
manufactured and leased or sold.

Other conventional railcar designs such as flat cars and woodchip cars have been
manufactured by the Company. The need for expansion and upgrading of the railcar
manufacturing and refurbishing facilities is continually evaluated in order to
take advantage of increased market opportunities for new railcar designs.

RAIL SERVICES

Greenbrier is actively engaged in the repair and refurbishment of railcars for
third parties as well as its own lease fleet. In certain situations, repair and
refurbishment of the Company's lease fleet is performed in unaffiliated
facilities. Refurbishing and repair facilities are located in Portland and
Springfield, Oregon and Cleburne, Texas. The Springfield facility has a
long-term contract with a third-party primarily for the repair of railcars.
Greenbrier believes it is one of only a few railcar lessors with its own
refurbishing capabilities. In addition, Greenbrier operates wheel shops in
Portland, Pine Bluff, Arkansas and Tacoma, Washington.

MARINE VESSEL FABRICATION

The Portland, Oregon manufacturing facility is located on a deep water port on
the Willamette River. Until 1984, the Company's predecessor designed and built
ocean-going barges and other types of marine vessels for maritime shipping
companies. In 1995, Greenbrier re-entered the marine vessel market and expanded
and upgraded the marine facilities, which includes the largest side-launch ways
on the West Coast. The upgraded marine facilities also enhance steel plate
burning and fabrication capacity providing flexibility for railcar production.
Since 1995 vessels manufactured included conventional deck barges for aggregates
and other heavy industrial products and ocean-going dump barges.


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LEASING AND SERVICES

Greenbrier currently manages a lease fleet of 27,594 railcars of which 16,045
are owned and the remainder are managed for institutional investors and other
leasing companies. As of August 31, 1997 approximately 96.4% of the owned units
available for revenue service were on lease with an average remaining lease term
of 4 years. Management services include asset marketing and re-marketing,
maintenance management, accounting and/or administration. Greenbrier
participates in both the finance and the operating lease segments of the market.
The aggregate rental payments over the operating lease terms do not fully
amortize the acquisition costs of the leased equipment, as a result, the Company
is subject to the customary risk that it may not be able to sell or re-lease
equipment after the operating lease term expires. However, the Company believes
it can effectively manage the risks typically associated with operating leases
due to its intermodal expertise and its refurbishing and remarketing
capabilities. Most of the railcar leases are "full service" leases, whereby
Greenbrier is responsible for maintenance, taxes and administration. The rail
fleet is maintained, in part, through Greenbrier's own facilities and
engineering and technical staff. Assets from the owned lease fleet are
periodically sold to take advantage of market conditions, manage risk and
maintain liquidity. Railcar equipment held for sale consists mainly of hulks
that will either be refurbished or sold. Trailers and containers held for sale
include domestic containers, intermodal and highway trailers and chassis that
were sold subsequent to year end.

The following table summarizes the lease fleet:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

FLEET PROFILE
AS OF AUGUST 31, 1997(1)
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Average
% of Owned Age of
Owned Managed Total Units on Owned
Units Units Units Lease Units (Yrs.)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Railcars Available for
Revenue Service 14,252 11,549 25,801 96.4% 18.9
Railcar Equipment Held
for Sale 1,793 - 1,793
------- ------- -------
16,045 11,549 27,594
------- ------- -------
------- ------- -------
Trailers and Containers Held
for Sale 12,090 1,244 13,334
------- ------- -------
------- ------- -------
Lessee Profile
Class I Railroads 11,289 8,971 20,260
Non-Class I Railroads 1,348 1,108 2,456
Shipping Companies 971 1,427 2,398
Leasing Companies 137 3 140
Off-Lease 507 40 547
------- ------- -------
Total Revenue Units 14,252 11,549 25,801
------- ------- -------
------- ------- -------

</TABLE>
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(1) Each platform of an articulated car is treated as a separate car.

A substantial portion of the equipment in the lease fleet has been acquired
through an agreement entered into in August 1990 with Southern Pacific
Transportation Company, which has since merged with Union Pacific Railroad
Company ("Union Pacific"), to purchase, refurbish and remarket over 10,000
railcars. The railcars are refurbished to predetermined specifications by
Greenbrier or by unaffiliated contract shops after satisfactory remarketing
arrangements are in place. All of the railcars subject to this agreement have
been refurbished and are on lease as of August 31, 1997.


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RAW MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS

Manufactured products require a supply of raw materials including steel plate
and numerous specialty components such as brakes, wheels and axles.
Approximately 50 percent of the cost of each freight car represents specialty
components purchased from third-parties. Customers often specify particular
components and suppliers of such components. Although the number of alternative
suppliers of certain specialty components has declined in recent years, there
are at least two suppliers for most such components. Inventory levels are
continually monitored to ensure adequate support of production. Advance
purchases are periodically made to avoid possible shortages of material due to
capacity limitations of component suppliers and possible price increases.
Binding long-term contracts with suppliers are not typically entered into as the
Company relies on established relationships with major suppliers to ensure the
availability of raw materials and specialty items. Fluctuations in the price of
components and raw materials have not had a material effect on earnings and are
not anticipated to have a material effect in the foreseeable future.

In 1997, approximately 45 percent of the Company's domestic requirements for
steel plate were purchased from Oregon Steel Mills, Inc. Approximately 76
percent of the Canadian requirements for steel plate were purchased from Algoma
Steel Inc. No other suppliers accounted for in excess of ten percent of total
purchases in 1997, and the top ten suppliers (including Oregon Steel Mills, Inc.
and Algoma Steel Inc.) accounted for approximately 28 percent of total
purchases. The Company maintains good relationships with its suppliers and has
not experienced any significant interruptions in recent years in the supply of
raw materials or specialty components. A member of the TrentonWorks Limited
board of directors serves as Chairman of the board of directors of Algoma Steel
Inc.


MARKETING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

A fully integrated marketing and sales effort is utilized whereby Greenbrier
seeks to leverage relationships developed in each of its manufacturing and
leasing and services operations to provide customers with a diverse range of
equipment and financing alternatives designed to satisfy a customer's unique
needs. These custom programs may involve a combination of railcar products and
financing, leasing, refurbishing and remarketing services, depending on whether
the customer is buying new equipment or refurbishing existing equipment.

Through customer relationships, insights are derived into the potential need for
new products and services. Marketing and engineering personnel collaborate to
evaluate opportunities and identify and develop new products. Research and
development costs incurred for new product development during 1997, 1996 and
1995 were $1,097,000, $597,000 and $1,086,000, respectively.

During 1997, Greenbrier completed the prototype and began commercial testing
of Auto-Max -Trademark-, a two-unit articulated railcar that can be configured
for either tri-level or bi-level vehicle transportation service. Auto-Max is
expected to be commercially introduced in late fiscal 1998.

CUSTOMERS AND BACKLOG

The manufacturing customer base includes every transportation company that
utilizes double-stack or conventional railcars as well as financial institutions
that provide equipment to the transportation industry. A portion of the customer
base includes TTX Company, Burlington Northern Santa Fe ("Burlington Santa Fe"),
Canadian National, First Union Rail, NorRail, Inc., General Electric Railcar
Services, and Norfolk Southern Railway Company. In 1997, sales to the largest
customer, TTX Company, accounted for 20 percent of total revenues.


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The following table lists the Company's backlog in units and dollars for new
railcars at the dates shown:

August 31,
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1997 1996 1995
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New railcar backlog(1) 2,600 2,200 4,600
Estimated value (in thousands) $133,000 $123,000 $280,000
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(1) Each platform of an articulated car is treated as a separate car.

The backlog as of August 31, 1997 extends into the third quarter of 1998. The
backlog is based on customer sale or lease orders that the Company believes are
firm. Customer orders, however, are subject to cancellation and other customary
industry terms and conditions. Historically, little variation has been
experienced between the number of railcars ordered and the number of railcars
actually sold. The backlog is not necessarily indicative of future results of
operations. Payment for railcars manufactured is typically received when the
cars are completed and accepted by a third-party customer.

Autostack services are currently provided under agreements with RailVan
Multimodal, Burlington Santa Fe, Sea-Land Service Inc. and Toyota Motor Sales
USA Inc. The agreements expire at various dates through 2000.

Leasing customers include Class I Railroads, regional and short line railroads,
other leasing companies, shippers and carriers such as Union Pacific, Burlington
Santa Fe, Railtex, Oregon Steel Mills, and First Union Rail.


COMPETITION

Greenbrier is affected by a variety of competitors in each of its principal
business activities. There are currently seven major railcar manufacturers
competing in the United States and Canada. Two of these producers build railcars
principally for their own fleets and five producers - Trinity Industries, Inc.,
Thrall Car Manufacturing Co., Johnstown America Corp., National Steel Car, Ltd.
and the Company - compete principally in the general railcar market. Some of
these producers have substantially greater resources than the Company.
Greenbrier competes on the basis of type of product, reputation for quality,
price, reliability of delivery and customer service and support.

In railcar leasing, principal competitors include The CIT Group, DJ Joseph,
First Union Rail, GATX Corporation, General Electric Railcar Services, NorRail,
Inc. and Helm Financial Corp.


PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS

Greenbrier pursues a proactive program for protection of intellectual property
resulting from its research and development efforts. Greenbrier has obtained
patent and trademark protection for significant intellectual property as it
relates to its business. The Company holds several United States and foreign
patents and has several patent applications pending.

Greenbrier holds the exclusive North American license to use the Autostack
technology until the later of 2007 or the expiration of the last Autostack
patent, subject to the payment of minimum royalties. The basic Autostack system
is covered by a family of related United States patents and patent applications.
Corresponding foreign patent coverage has been obtained, or is pending, in
Australia, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Japan and South Korea.


ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

The Company is subject to federal, state, provincial and local environmental
laws and regulations concerning, among other matters, air emissions, waste water
discharge, solid and hazardous waste disposal and employee health and safety.
Greenbrier maintains an active program of environmental compliance and believes
that its current operations are in material compliance with all applicable
federal, state, provincial and local environmental laws and regulations.


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REGULATION

The Federal Railroad Administration (the "FRA") in the United States and
Transport Canada in Canada administer and enforce laws and regulations relating
to railroad safety. These regulations govern equipment and safety appliance
standards for freight cars and other rail equipment used in interstate commerce.
The Association of American Railroads (the "AAR") also promulgates a wide
variety of rules and regulations governing safety and design of equipment,
relationships among railroads with respect to railcars in interchange and other
matters. The AAR also certifies railcar builders and component manufacturers
that provide equipment for use on North American railroads. The effect of these
regulations is that the Company must maintain its certifications with the AAR as
a car builder and component manufacturer, and products sold and leased by the
Company must meet AAR, Transport Canada and FRA standards.


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY

The following are the executive officers of the Company.

ALAN JAMES, 67, has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of Greenbrier since
May 1994. Mr. James was President from 1974 to 1994.

WILLIAM A. FURMAN, 53, has been President, Chief Executive Officer and a
director of Greenbrier since May 1994. Mr. Furman is also Chief Executive
Officer of Gunderson, Inc. and Managing Director of TrentonWorks Limited. Mr.
Furman was Vice President from 1974 to 1994. Mr. Furman serves as a director of
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., a public company engaged in steel recycling
and manufacturing.

ROBIN D. BISSON, 43, has been Senior Vice President Marketing and Sales since
January 1996 and President of Greenbrier Railcar, Inc., a subsidiary that
engages in railcar leasing, since 1991. Mr. Bisson was Vice President of
Greenbrier Railcar, Inc. from 1987 to 1991 and has been Vice President of
Greenbrier Leasing Corporation, a subsidiary that engages in railcar leasing,
since 1987.

LARRY G. BRADY, 58, has been Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the
Company since May 1994. Mr. Brady has been Senior Vice President of Greenbrier
Leasing Corporation since he joined Greenbrier in 1991. From 1974 to 1990, he
was a partner with Touche Ross & Co. (which subsequently became Deloitte &
Touche LLP).

A. DANIEL O'NEAL, 61, has been Chairman of Greenbrier Logistics, Inc., a
subsidiary that engages in third party transportation logistics, since March
1996; Chairman of Autostack Corporation, a subsidiary that engages in vehicle
transportation, since 1992; a director of Gunderson, Inc. since 1985; and serves
as a director of the Company. From 1973 until 1980, Mr. O'Neal served as a
commissioner of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and from 1977 until 1980
served as Chairman.

MARK J. RITTENBAUM, 40, is Vice President and Treasurer of the Company, a
position he has held since May 1994. Mr. Rittenbaum has also been Vice President
and Treasurer of Greenbrier Capital Corporation, a subsidiary that engages in
the leasing of trailers and containers, since 1990.

TIMOTHY A. STUCKEY, 47, has been President of Autostack Corporation since 1992,
prior to which he served as Executive Vice President of Autostack since 1990 and
Assistant Vice President of Greenbrier Leasing Corporation since 1987.

NORRISS M. WEBB, 58, is Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the
Company, a position he has held since May 1994. He is also Vice President,
Secretary and a director of both Greenbrier Capital Corporation and Gunderson,
Inc. Mr. Webb was Vice President of the Company from 1981 to 1994.

L. CLARK WOOD, 55, has been President of Gunderson, Inc. since 1990 and Chief
Executive Officer of TrentonWorks Limited since June 1995. Mr. Wood was Vice
President and Director of Railcar Sales at Trinity Industries, Inc., a railroad
freight car manufacturer from 1985 to 1990.

Executive officers are elected by the Board of Directors. There are no family
relationships between any of the executive officers of the Company. Alan James,
Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Mr. Furman have entered into a


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Stockholders' Agreement pursuant to which they have agreed, among other things,
to vote as directors to elect Mr. Furman as President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, Mr. James as Chairman, and certain persons as executive
officers and each to vote for the other and for the remaining existing directors
in electing directors of the Company.


EMPLOYEES

As of August 31, 1997, Greenbrier had 2,533 full-time employees, consisting of
2,266 employees engaged in railcar and marine manufacturing, and railcar
services, 151 employees engaged in logistics services and 116 leasing and
services employees. A total of 757 employees at the manufacturing facility in
Trenton, Nova Scotia, Canada are covered by collective bargaining agreements
which expire in 2000. A stock incentive plan and a stock purchase plan are
available for all employees. A discretionary bonus program is maintained for
salaried and most hourly employees not covered by collective bargaining
agreements. Greenbrier believes that its relations with its employees are
generally good.


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

From time to time, the Company or its representatives have made or may make
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements as to
expectations, beliefs and strategies regarding the future. Such forward-looking
statements may be included in, but not limited to, press releases, oral
statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer or in
various filings made by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The following are among the factors that could cause actual results or outcomes
to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: business conditions
and growth in the surface transportation industry and general economies, both
domestic and international; lower than expected customer orders; the ability to
consummate expected sales; delays in receipt of orders or cancellation of
orders; transportation labor disputes which might disrupt the flow of cargo;
competitive factors, including increased competition, new product offerings by
competitors and price pressures; actual future costs and availability of
materials and a trained workforce; labor disputes; changes in product mix and
the mix between manufacturing and leasing and services revenue; a delay or
failure of products or services to compete successfully; shifts in market
demand; changes in interest rates; financial condition of principal customers;
and production difficulties and product delivery delays in the future as a
result of, among other matters, changing process technologies and increasing
production. Any forward-looking statements should be considered in light of
these factors.


ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

The Company's railcar manufacturing, refurbishment and repair facilities are
located in Portland and Springfield, Oregon; Cleburne, Texas; Pine Bluff,
Arkansas; Trenton, Nova Scotia, Canada; and Tacoma, Washington.

The 75-acre Gunderson railcar and marine manufacturing plant located in
Portland, Oregon is owned by the Company. This facility includes approximately
774,000 square feet of covered manufacturing space, and a 750-foot side-launch
ways for launching ocean-going vessels. The manufacturing facility in Trenton,
Nova Scotia is also owned by the Company and covers approximately 100 acres with
414,000 square feet of manufacturing space as well as a forge shop. The Company
leases, with an option to purchase, a railcar repair facility in Cleburne, Texas
occupying approximately 70 acres. The lease expires in November 2002. The
Springfield, Oregon railcar repair facility occupies approximately 5.4 acres
under a lease expiring in 1998, which may be extended until 2004. A small wheel
shop operating in approximately 20,000 square feet of manufacturing space is
leased in Pine Bluff, Arkansas through 1998. The Tacoma, Washington wheel shop
occupies approximately 4.6 acres under lease through 2003, which may be
extended, at various intervals, through 2071. Greenbrier's principal executive
offices, including activities related to railcar marketing and leasing and
Autostack, are located in Lake Oswego, Oregon in 23,000 square feet of space
leased through 2001. Subsidiaries of the Company occupy leased offices in
various locations throughout the U.S.

Greenbrier believes that its facilities are in good condition and that the
facilities, together with anticipated capital improvements and additions, are
adequate to meet its operating needs for the foreseeable future.


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ITEM 3.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, the Company has been involved in litigation relating to
claims arising out of its operations in the regular course of business. As of
the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company is not a party to any
legal proceedings, the adverse outcome of which would, in management's opinion,
have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations or
financial position.


ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None.


PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Reference is made to the information set forth in the section entitled "Common
Stock" on page 40 of the 1997 Annual Report to Stockholders, which section is
incorporated herein by reference.


ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Reference is made to the information set forth in the section entitled "Selected
Financial Information" on page 18 of the Company's 1997 Annual Report to
Stockholders, which section is incorporated herein by reference.


ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Reference is made to the information set forth in the section entitled
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial
Condition" on pages 19 to 23 of the 1997 Annual Report to Stockholders, which
section is incorporated herein by reference.


ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

The following consolidated financial statements and report of independent
auditors set forth in the 1997 Annual Report to Stockholders are incorporated
herein by reference: Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 1997 and 1996,
and the Consolidated Statements of Operations, Consolidated Statements of
Stockholders' Equity and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the
years ended August 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, on pages 25 to 28, the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements on pages 29 to 37, the report of independent
auditors thereon on page 24 and the section entitled Quarterly Results of
Operations-Unaudited on page 38.


ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.


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PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF REGISTRANT

There is hereby incorporated by reference the information under the caption
"Election of Directors" in the Company's definitive Proxy Statement to be filed
pursuant to Regulation 14A, which Proxy Statement is anticipated to be filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of
Registrant's year ended August 31, 1997, and the information under the caption
"Executive Officers of the Company" in Part I, Item 1, "Business," of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K.


ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

There is hereby incorporated by reference the information under the caption
"Executive Compensation" in Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement to be filed
pursuant to Regulation 14A, which Proxy Statement is anticipated to be filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of
Registrant's year ended August 31, 1997.


ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

There is hereby incorporated by reference the information under the captions
"Voting" and "Stockholdings of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in
Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A,
which Proxy Statement is anticipated to be filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of Registrant's year ended
August 31, 1997.


ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

There is hereby incorporated by reference the information under the caption
"Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions" in Registrant's
definitive Proxy Statement to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A, which Proxy
Statement is anticipated to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
within 120 days after the end of Registrant's year ended August 31, 1997.


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PART IV

ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

The Consolidated Financial Statements, together with the report thereon of
Deloitte & Touche LLP, dated November 12, 1997, appearing on pages 24 to 37 of
the 1997 Annual Report to Stockholders are incorporated by reference into this
Annual Report on Form 10-K. With the exception of the aforementioned information
and that which is specifically incorporated in Parts I and II, the 1997 Annual
Report to Stockholders is not to be deemed filed as part of this Annual Report
on Form 10-K.

Annual Report
Page No.
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(a) (1) Financial Statements of the Company - Index 17
Independent Auditors' Report 24
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 1997 and 1996 25
Consolidated Statements of Operations for each of the years
ended August 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 26
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for each
of the years ended August 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 27
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the years
ended August 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 28
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 29

This Filing
Page No.
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(2) The following financial statement schedules should be read
in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements
in the 1997 Annual Report to Stockholders. All other
schedules have been omitted because they are inapplicable,
not required or because the information is given in the
Consolidated Financial Statements or related Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.

Independent Auditors' Report 15
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant 16
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts 18

(3) List of Exhibits
3.1. Registrant's Restated Certificate of Incorporation is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement No. 33-78852, dated
July 11, 1994.

3.2. Registrant's Amended and Restated By-laws, as amended on
November 9, 1994 is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 3.2 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended August 31, 1994.

9.1. Form of Stockholders' Agreement dated July 1, 1994, between
Alan James and William A. Furman is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 9.1 to Registrant's Registration
Statement No. 33-78852, dated July 11, 1994.

9.2. Amendment No. 1 dated as of December 23, 1994 to
Stockholders' Agreement dated July 1, 1994 between Alan James
and William A. Furman is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 9.2 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended February 28, 1995.


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10.1.   Form of Registrant's 1994 Stock Incentive Plan, dated
July 1, 1994 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement No. 33-78852,
dated July 11, 1994.

10.2.* Employment Agreement dated as of July 1, 1994, between Alan
James and Registrant is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 filed with the Registrant's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1994.

10.3.* Employment Agreement dated as of July 1, 1994, between
William A. Furman and Registrant is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 filed with the Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31,
1994.

10.4. Lease of Land and Improvements dated as of July 23, 1992
between the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company and
Gunderson Southwest, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant's Registration Statement
No. 33-78852, dated July 11, 1994.

10.5. Remarketing Agreement dated as of November 19, 1987 among
Southern Pacific Transportation Company, St. Louis
Southwestern Railway Company, Greenbrier Leasing Corporation
and Greenbrier Railcar, Inc. is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Registrant's Registration
Statement No. 33-78852, dated July 11, 1994.

10.6. Amendment to Remarketing Agreement among Southern Pacific
Transportation Company, St. Louis Southwestern Railway
Company, Greenbrier Leasing Corporation and Greenbrier
Railcar, Inc. dated as of November 15, 1988 is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Registrant's
Registration Statement No. 33-78852, dated July 11, 1994.

10.7. Amendment No. 2 to Remarketing Agreement among Southern
Pacific Transportation Company, St. Louis Southwestern
Railway Company, Greenbrier Leasing Corporation and
Greenbrier Railcar, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 10.7 to Registrant's Registration Statement
No. 33-78852, dated July 11, 1994.

10.8. Amendment No. 3 to Remarketing Agreement dated November 19,
1987 among Southern Pacific Transportation Company, St. Louis
Southwestern Railway Company, Greenbrier Leasing Corporation
and Greenbrier Railcar, Inc. dated as of March 5, 1991 is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to
Registrant's Registration Statement No. 33-78852, dated
July 11, 1994.

10.9. Railcar Management Agreement between Greenbrier Leasing
Corporation and James-Furman & Company, dated as of
December 31, 1989 is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.9 to Registrant's Registration Statement
No. 33-78852, dated July 11, 1994.

10.10. Railcar Maintenance Agreement between Greenbrier Leasing
Corporation and James-Furman & Company, dated as of
December 31, 1989 is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.10 to Registrant's Registration Statement No.
33-78852, dated July 11, 1994.


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10.11.  Form of Amendment No. 1 to Railcar Management Agreement
between Greenbrier Leasing Corporation and James-Furman &
Company dated as of July 1, 1994 is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Registrant's Registration
Statement No. 33-78852, dated July 11, 1994.

10.12. Form of Amendment No. 1 to Railcar Maintenance Agreement
between Greenbrier Leasing Corporation and James-Furman &
Company dated as of July 1, 1994 is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Registrant's Registration
Statement No. 33-78852, dated July 11, 1994.

10.13. Form of Option with Right of First Refusal and Agreement of
Purchase and Sale among William A. Furman, Alan James and
Registrant is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10.13 to Registrant's Registration Statement No. 33-78852,
dated July 11, 1994.

10.14. Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement by and among
Greenbrier Leasing Corporation, Greenbrier Capital
Corporation, Greenbrier Railcar, Inc., Autostack Corporation,
The Bank of California, N.A. and West One Bank, Idaho, N.A.,
dated as of April 30, 1994 is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Registrant's Registration
Statement No. 33-78852, dated July 11, 1994.

10.15. $10,000,000 Term Loan and $20,000,000 Revolving Loan
Agreement by and among Gunderson, Inc. and United States
National Bank of Oregon and Bank of America Oregon, dated as
of January 31, 1994 is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.15 to Registrant's Registration Statement No.
33-78852, dated July 11, 1994.

10.16. Autostack Partners Limited Partnership Agreement among
Autostack Corporation, MBK Rail Capital, Inc., Mitsui Nevitt
Capital Corporation effective August 30, 1993 is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Registrant's
Registration Statement No. 33-78852, dated July 11, 1994.

10.17. Form of Agreement concerning Indemnification and Related
Matters (Directors) between Registrant and its directors is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to
Registrant's Registration Statement No. 33-78852, dated
July 11, 1994.

10.18. Exclusive License Agreement dated as of December 24, 1987
between G&G Intellectual Properties, Inc., and Greenbrier
Intermodal, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.19 to Registrant's Registration Statement
No. 33-78852, dated July 11, 1994.

10.19. Manufacturing Agreement dated as of December 24, 1987 between
Greenbrier Intermodal, Inc. and CTNR. J.V., Inc. is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to
Registrant's Registration Statement No. 33-78852, dated
July 11, 1994.

10.20. Note Agreement dated as of May 31, 1994 among Greenbrier
Leasing Corporation, Greenbrier Railcar, Inc. and The
Prudential Insurance Company of America is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to Registrant's
Registration Statement No. 33-78852, dated July 11, 1994.

10.21.* James-Furman Supplemental 1994 Stock Option Plan is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
August 31, 1994.


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10.22.  First amendment dated September 26, 1994 to the Lease of Land
and Improvements dated as of July 23, 1992 between The
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company and Gunderson
Southwest, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.24 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on form 10-Q
for the quarter ended November 30, 1994.

10.23. Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of February 2, 1995 among
TrentonWorks Inc., 2361025 Nova Scotia Limited (which later
changed its name to TrentonWorks Limited), 2196203 Nova
Scotia Inc., and The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to
Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended February 28, 1995.

10.24. Stock Purchase and Shareholders' Agreement dated as of March
8, 1995 among The Greenbrier Companies, Inc., Greenbrier
Leasing Corporation, Plunkett Investments Ltd., 2441001 Nova
Scotia Limited, and 2361025 Nova Scotia Limited is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to
Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended May 31, 1995.

10.25. Loan Agreement dated as of March 9, 1995 between 2361025 Nova
Scotia Limited and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to
Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended May 31, 1995.

10.26. Agreement dated as of March 9, 1995 between Her Majesty the
Queen in Right of the Province of Nova Scotia and 2361025
Nova Scotia Limited is incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.28 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended May 31, 1995.

10.27. Covenant Agreement dated as of March 9, 1995 among Her
Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Nova Scotia as
Represented by the Minister Responsible for the Nova Scotia
Economic Renewal Agency and 2361025 Nova Scotia Limited and
2441001 Nova Scotia Limited is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.29 to Registrant's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1995.

10.28. Amending Agreement dated as of March 9, 1995 among
TrentonWorks Inc. 2361025 Nova Scotia Limited, 2196203 Nova
Scotia Inc., and The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. is
incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to
Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended May 31, 1995.

10.29. First Amended and Restated $10,000,000 Term Loan and
$30,000,000 Revolving Loan Agreement dated as of May 31, 1995
among Gunderson, Inc., United States National Bank of Oregon
and Bank of America Oregon is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.31 to Registrant's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1995.

10.30.* Form of Registrant's Split-Dollar Agreement is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to Registrant's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 1995.


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10.31   Stock Purchase Agreement between and among Greenbrier
Logistics, Inc. and A. Daniel O'Neal dated as of June 28,
1996 is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to
Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended May 31, 1996.

10.32* Employment Agreement dated June 1, 1996 between Greenbrier
Logistics, Inc. and A. Daniel O'Neal Jr. is incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31,
1996.

10.33* Greenbrier Leasing Corporations Manager Owned Target Benefit
Plan dated as of January 1, 1996 is incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.35 to Registrant's Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1997.

10.34 Credit Agreement dated as of September 1, 1997 among
Greenbrier Leasing Corporation, Greenbrier Capital
Corporation, Greenbrier Partners Inc., Greenbrier Railcar,
Inc., Autostack Corporation, Greenbrier Transportation
Limited Partnership, Autostack General Partner, Inc. and
Greenbrier Rental Services, Inc. with Bank of America
National Trust and Savings Association and Union Bank of
California, N.A.

13. 1997 Annual Report

21.1 List of the subsidiaries of the Registrant

23. Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent auditor

27. Financial Data Schedule
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* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

None


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

Board of Directors and Stockholders
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.

We have audited the financial statements of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. and
Subsidiaries as of August 31, 1997 and 1996, and for each of the three years in
the period ended August 31, 1997, and have issued our report thereon dated
November 12, 1997; such financial statements and report are included in your
1997 Annual Report to Stockholders and are incorporated herein by reference. Our
audits also included the financial statement schedules of The Greenbrier
Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries, listed in Item 14. These financial statement
schedules are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion based on our audits. In our opinion, such financial
statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic financial
statements taken as a whole, present fairly in all material respects the
information set forth therein.




Deloitte & Touche LLP


Portland, Oregon
November 12, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SCHEDULE I

THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
OF REGISTRANT
(In thousands)


BALANCE SHEETS
August 31,
--------------------------------
1997 1996
---------- ----------
ASSETS
<S> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $ 21 $ 123
Accounts and notes receivable from affiliates 8,803 26,717
Investment in subsidiaries 95,417 87,024
Prepaid expenses and other 1,535 1,327
---------- ----------
$ 105,776 $ 115,191
---------- ----------
---------- ----------

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 1,115 $ 3,455
Deferred income taxes 589 -
Stockholders' equity 104,072 111,736
---------- ----------
$ 105,776 $ 115,191
---------- ----------
---------- ----------
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year ended August 31,
--------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
-------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Interest and other income $ 1,044 $ 2,624 $ 3,402

Expenses
Selling and administrative 4,571 5,325 4,073
Interest 26 37 18
-------- -------- --------
4,597 5,362 4,091
-------- -------- --------

Loss before income tax benefit and equity
in earnings of subsidiaries (3,553) (2,738) (689)
Income tax benefit 1,496 1,153 327
-------- -------- --------
Loss before equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries (2,057) (1,585) (362)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries (2,114) 19,860 17,027
-------- -------- --------
Net earnings (loss) $ (4,171) $ 18,275 $ 16,665
-------- -------- --------
-------- -------- --------
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

SCHEDULE I (CONTINUED)

THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
OF REGISTRANT
(In thousands)



STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year ended August 31,
----------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss) $ (4,171) $ 18,275 $ 16,665
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Deferred income taxes 589 (679) (2,260)
Equity in earnings of subsidiary (8,611) (19,860) (17,027)
Other 56 185 238
Decrease (increase) in assets:
Accounts and notes receivable 17,914 10,591 (28,211)
Prepaid expenses and other (208) 309 (648)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (2,340) 1,533 (4,050)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 3,229 10,354 (35,293)

Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in subsidiary - (7,472) (2,119)
Dividends (3,399) (3,399) (3,399)
Proceeds from subsidiary redemption of preferred stock 68 111 104
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (3,331) (10,760) (5,414)

Decrease in cash (102) (406) (40,707)

Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of year 123 529 4,236
--------- --------- ---------
End of year $ 21 $ 123 $ 529
--------- --------- ---------

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for interest $ 26 $ 37 $ 18

</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

SCHEDULE II

THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(In thousands)



Additions
-------------------------------
Balance at Charged to Charged to Balance
Beginning Costs and Other at End
of Period Expenses Accounts(1) Deductions of Period
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Year ended August 31, 1997:
Maintenance Reserves $ 26,278 $ 10,990 $ 7,959 $ (14,723) $ 30,504
Warranty Reserves 3,400 2,571 - (1,254) 4,717
Inventory Reserves 1,541 808 - (401) 1,948
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts 595 580 322 (549) 948
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total $ 31,814 $ 14,949 $ 8,281 $ (16,927) $ 38,117
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Year ended August 31, 1996:
Maintenance Reserves $ 22,134 $ 10,526 $ 7,705 $ (14,087) $ 26,278
Warranty Reserves 2,242 1,755 - (597) 3,400
Inventory Reserves 1,428 458 - (345) 1,541
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts 337 162 106 (10) 595
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total $ 26,141 $ 12,901 $ 7,811 $ (15,039) $ 31,814
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Year ended August 31, 1995:
Maintenance Reserves $ 13,716 $ 5,400 $ 12,207 $ (9,189) $ 22,134
Warranty Reserves 2,193 410 - (361) 2,242
Inventory Reserves 1,180 339 83 (174) 1,428
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts 348 60 37 (108) 337
Other 85 - - (85) -
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total $ 17,522 $ 6,209 $ 12,327 $ (9,917) $ 26,141
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
</TABLE>



(1) Additions charged to other accounts are primarily executory costs included
in the investment in direct finance leases and amounts received under
maintenance agreements.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC.

Dated: November 26, 1997 By: /s/ William A. Furman
---------------------------
William A. Furman
President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature Date
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/s/ Alan James November 26, 1997
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Alan James, Chairman of the Board


/s/ William A. Furman November 26, 1997
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William A. Furman, President and
Chief Executive Officer, Director


/s/ Victor G. Atiyeh November 26, 1997
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Victor G. Atiyeh, Director


/s/ Peter K. Nevitt November 26, 1997
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Peter K. Nevitt, Director


/s/ A. Daniel O'Neal November 26, 1997
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A. Daniel O'Neal, Director


/s/ C. Bruce Ward November 26, 1997
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C. Bruce Ward, Director


/s/ Benjamin R. Whiteley November 26, 1997
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Benjamin R. Whiteley, Director


/s/ Larry G. Brady November 26, 1997

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Larry G. Brady, Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial
and Accounting Officer)