Also descending Stormy Bank, just east of Margam, is 180106 with 1B48 1515 Paddington to Swansea.
In contrast to the 125 mph class 180 unit is class 153 bubblecar 153362 with a class 2 local stopper, 2B62 1710 Swansea to Cardiff.
In glorious early evening sunshine a westbound freight comes into view round the bend at the top of Stormy Bank with up and down loops.
