Although they correspond to the description and function, they are coated with engine oil or similar. This isn't the best idea for an accessory to a child's toy, and OEM balls don't come in this form. Not sure if it's toxic to my 6 year old so they need to be washed it's generally a bad idea to cover them that way. They appear to have been repurposed to fit the description but were not made specifically for Gravitrax.