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  Voluntary  Investment Plan included in this Form 11-K for the
year ended December 31, 2001.


                                                    /s/ Ernst & Young LLP



Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
June 26, 2002