The key features of this model include its iconic “Yakumo bronze” colour (named after its concept of reflecting the scenery of the San’in and Hakubi line, and its ability to blend in with natural surroundings), as well as the rooftop controlled tilting train mechanism which was designed to improve the riding experience. Out of a total of 11 train sets, the front cars of the 1st to 6th and 11th sets are equipped with a through door at the front, while the Kumorohara 272 of the 7th and 9th sets and the Kumohara 273 of the 8th and 10th sets have a non-through structure. Normally, the trains operate as four-car sets, but during busy times, two sets are coupled together to form an eight-car train.

◆ "The new 273 series train for the Limited Express 'Yakumo' has been introduced. The four-car set features a through structure for the front cars at both ends, while the special eight-car set includes one front car (Kumorohara 272) with a nonthrough structure toward Izumo City and one front car (Kumohara 273) with a non-through structure toward Okayama. Scheduled for release in February 2025 is the '10-1779 381 series "Yuttari Yakumo" (normal formation, gray bogies)', along with the '10-1907/1908 227 series 500 series ' planned for May of the same year, and the concurrently released '22- 243-5 Sound Card <273 series Yakumo>'. Together, these will allow you to enjoy scenes of operation in the San'in and San'yō regions."

Composition of Trains

◆ Product Features

① Y2 formation (4-car set), Y7 and Y8 formations (8-car set) belonging to Goto General Rolling Stock Works, Izumo Branch

② Reproduces the characteristic “Yakumo Bronze” body color, ivory around the windows, and brown roof and skirts.

③ Front doors (open) parts are included (1 for 4-car set, 2 for 8-car set) to enable reproduction of two trains in combination.

④ The 4-car set is the “Best Selection” package, which is easy to recommend to beginners, and the 8-car set comes in a special sleeve package.

⑤ The 4-car set features a formation where both end cars are equipped with a gangway connection. The 8-car set reproduces a formation where one end car does not have a gangway connection on one side.

⑥ End markings, safety device markings (P/S), and door cock markings are represented in printed form.

⑦ Each car is equipped with body-mounted, non-hook, tight-coupling couplers.

⑧ Equipped with a slotless motor, allowing for smooth and quiet operation.

⑨ Features KATO's unique body tilting mechanism that reproduces the inward body lean during curve passage, just like the real trains.

⑩ DCC friendly