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Also includes other immaterial balances. Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Other comprehensive income, translation adjustments and other, before reclassificaitons, net of tax Other comprehensive income, translation adjustments and other, before reclassificaitons, net of tax Other comprehensive income, translation adjustments and other, before reclassificaitons, net of tax Other comprehensive income, before reclassifications to income Other comprehensive income, before reclassifications to income Other comprehensive income, before reclassifications to income Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Net of Tax Amount of Loss Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net Reclassificaion of translation adjustments and other in AOCI into earnings, net of tax Reclassificaion of translation adjustments and other in AOCI into earnings, net of tax Reclassificaion of translation adjustments and other in AOCI into earnings, net of tax Other comprehensive income, portion representing reclassificaitons to earnings Other comprehensive income, portion representing reclassificaitons to earnings Other comprehensive income, portion representing reclassificaitons to earnings Post-employment benefits Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Hedge instruments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Translation adjustments and other Other Comprehensive Income - Translation Adjustments and Other Changes in Other Comprehensive Income Principally includes change in the balance sheet adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into functional currency of the reporting entity for the period being reported, net of tax. If an entity's functional currency is a foreign currency, translation adjustments result from the process of translating that entity's financial statements into the reporting currency. Includes gain (loss) on foreign currency forward exchange contracts. Includes foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements. Includes the gain (loss) on a derivative instrument or nonderivative financial instrument that may give rise to a foreign currency transaction gain (loss) and that have been designated and have qualified as hedging instruments for hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Also includes other changes in other comprehensive income not otherwise identified. 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Net (loss) income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Limited partners Net Income (Loss) Allocated to Limited Partners General partner Net Income (Loss) Allocated to General Partners Schedule of Condensed Income Statement by Segment Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block] Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements by Segment Condensed Financial Statements [Table Text Block] Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block] Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Financial Instruments Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Foreign currency contracts Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Interest expense Interest Expense [Member] Cost of goods sold Cost of Sales [Member] Other income, net Other Income [Member] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Amount of Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion) Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net Amount of Gain Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion) Derivative Instruments, Loss Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing Operating Units [Abstract] Operating Units. [Abstract] Operating Units Operating Units [Text Block] Supplemental information regarding the entity's reportable segments, as a single block text, including narrative business descriptions of reportable segments and relevent financial disclosures specific to reprortable segments no disclosed elsewhere. Component of Other Income (Loss), Net [Axis] Component of Other Income (Loss), Net [Axis] Component of Other Income (Loss), net [Axis] Component of Other Income (Loss), Net, Name [Domain] Component of Other Income (Loss), Net Name [Domain] Component of Other Income (Loss), Net Name [Domain] Loss on extinguishment of debt (Note 10) Loss on Debt Extinguishment [Member] Loss on Debt Extinguishment [Member] Variable Rate Option [Axis] Variable Rate Option [Axis] Variable Rate Option [Axis] Variable Rate Option [Domain] Variable Rate Option [Domain] Variable Rate Option [Domain] Base Rate [Member] Base Rate [Member] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Term Loan [Member] Term Loan [Member] Term Loan [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Letter of Credit [Member] Letter of Credit [Member] Tropicana Term Loan Facility [Member] Tropicana Term Loan Facility [Member] Tropicana Term Loan Facility [Member] Tropicana Revolving Facility [Member] Tropicana Revolving Facility [Member] Tropicana Revolving Facility [Member] Railcar Segment [Member] Railcar Segment [Member] Railcar Segment [Member] Gaming Segment [Member] Gaming Segment [Member] Gaming Segment [Member] ARI Refinanced Term Loan [Member] ARI Refinanced Term Loan [Member] ARI Refinanced Term Loan Interest reserve amount Interest reserve amount Interest reserve amount Debt discount rate at time of issuance Debt discount rate at time of issuance Debt discount rate at time of issuance Letter of credit facility, maximum aggregate amount Letter of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Letter of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts Percentage spread on debt Loss on extinguishment of debt Trailing Months Used to Calculate Leverage Ratios Trailing Months Used to Calculate Leverage Ratios Trailing Months Used to Calculate Leverage Ratios Home Fashion Segment [Member] Home Fashion Segment [Member] Home Fashion Segment [Member] Secured Debt [Member] Secured Debt [Member] Senior credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of credit annual fee on borrowed amount Line of credit annual fee on borrowed amount The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for used credit capacity under the credit facility. 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Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block] Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block] Investments and Related Matters [Abstract] Investments and Related Matters [Abstract] Schedule of Investments [Table] Schedule of Investments [Table] Other Segments [Member] Other Segments [Member] Schedule of Investments [Line Items] Schedule of Investments [Line Items] Equity method investments Equity Method Investments Other investments Other Investments Investments Investments Other (Loss) Income, Net [Abstract] Other (Loss) Income, Net [Abstract] Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other Income (Loss), Net [Table Text Block] Table for other income or other expense items (both operating and nonoperating). Sources of nonoperating income or nonoperating expense that may be disclosed, include amounts earned from dividends, interest on securities, profits (losses) on securities, net and miscellaneous other income or income deductions. [Table Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain] Railcars [Member] Railcars [Member] Railcars [Member] Real estate properties [Member] Real estate properties [Member] Real estate properties [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Land [Member] Land [Member] Building and Improvements [Member] Building and Building Improvements [Member] Machinery, Equipment, and Furniture [Member] Machinery, Equipment, and Furniture [Member] Machinery, Equipment, and Furniture [Member] Assets Leased to Others [Member] Assets Leased to Others [Member] Construction in Progress [Member] Construction in Progress [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, plant and equipment, useful life (in years) Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Property, plant and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Depreciation and amortization expense related to property, plant and equipment Depreciation Investment Segment [Abstract] Investment Segment [Abstract] Operating Units [Table] OPerating Units [Table] OPerating Units [Table] Investment Funds [Member] Investment Funds [Member] The Onshore Fund (Icahn Partners LP) and the Offshore Master Funds are collectively referred to as the “Investment Funds". The “Offshore Master Funds” consist of (i) Icahn Partners Master Fund LP, or Master Fund I, (ii) Icahn Partners Master Fund II LP, or Master Fund II and (iii) Icahn Partners Master Fund III LP, or Master Fund III. Fair value of our intrest in Funds of subsidiary Subsidiary of Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Ownership Interest, Fair Value The fair value of investment held in the subsidiary investment funds by the limited liability company or limited partnership. Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis] Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation by Category of Item Purchased [Axis] Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain] Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Category of Goods or Services Acquired [Domain] Petroleum Transportation [Member] Petroleum Transportation [Member] Petroleum Transportation [Member] CRRM [Member] CRRM [Member] CRRM [Member] 2015 Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months 2016 Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Two Years 2017 Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Three Years 2018 Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Four Years 2019 Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Five Years Thereafter Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due after Five Years Total future minimum payments for unconditional purhcase obligations Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Unconditional purchase obligation for petroleum transportation, payable ratably over nine years Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations, Due Ratably over Nine Years Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations, Due Ratably over Nine Years Term of unconditional purchase obligation for petroleum transportation Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Term Of Service Provided Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Term Of Service Provided Number of barrels of petroleum to be transported pursuant to unconditional purchase obligation UnrecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationsNumberOfBarrelsToBeTransported UnrecordedUnconditionalPurchaseObligationsNumberOfBarrelsToBeTransported Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Schedule of Significant Accounting Policies [Line 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