was the engine at the rear with rear access?
Reminds me of old hook and ladder fire trucks that had rear steering.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Floomup%2F5074977630%2F&ei=pzOQVOHzEJCgyQTU5oGIDA&bvm=bv.81828268,d.aWw&psig=AFQjCNF8EklSAj_bNUGGBXAST5AAmW80Wg&ust=1418822843980873
I can picture WC Fields now. "Never Give a Sucker an Even Break".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVvyK51z59s
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