Consent of Independent Auditors



We consent to the  incorporation by reference in the Registration  Statement No.
333-65885 of L. B. Foster Company, as amended and restated,  of our report dated
June 10, 2002,  with respect to the financial  statements and schedule of the L.
B. Foster Company Retirement  Savings Plan for Non-Hourly  Employees included in
this Form 11-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.


                                             /s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
June 26, 2002