Plant acquired what became the Savannah, Florida and Western Railway from its previous owner, the bankrupt Atlantic and Gulf Railroad.

It was to run from the main line at Waycross southeast to the St. Marys River (just south of Folkston on the Georgia/Florida Border).

[3] After the line opened, travel time between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville was greatly reduced.

In 1980, the Seaboard Coast Line's parent company merged with the Chessie System, creating the CSX Corporation.

The Waycross Short Line remains in service today and is still operated by CSX Transportation.