Consent of Independent Auditors

We consent to the incorporation by reference of our report dated January 28,
2003, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of L.B.
Foster Company, included in this Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002
and in the Prospectus part of the Registration Statements Nos. 33-17073,
33-35152, 33-79450, 333-65885, 333-81535, and 333-60488.



/s/Ernst & Young LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
March 25, 2003