In 1891, it changed its name to the Macon, Dublin and Savannah Railway, even though the railroad did not reach the port city of Savannah. In fact, the original railroad did not go closer to the coast than Vidalia, where it interchanged with the Savannah, Americus, and Montgomery Railroad.
In 1891, the railroad changed its name to the Macon, Dublin and Savannah Railway, despite not reaching the port city of Savannah. The original line did not extend closer to the coast than Vidalia, where it connected with the Savannah, Americus, and Montgomery Railroad.